Text · Opinion parliamentary committee
On the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001, (EU) 2019/944, (EU) 2024/1788 as regards acceleration of permit-granting procedures
Document ENVI-AD-786680 · COM(2025)1007 – C100341/2025 – 2025/0400(COD)
- Kind
- Opinion parliamentary committee ENVI-AD-786680
- Date
- 16 June 2026
- Committee
- Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety
- Rapporteur
- Rasmus Nordqvist
- Dossier
- 2025-0400
More facts (3)
- Formats
- Official page PDF Word
- Subject matter
- ENV, ENER
- Reference
- COM(2025)1007 – C100341/2025 – 2025/0400(COD)
Text
The text as parsed from the official Word file. Every paragraph has a link (¶) and can be saved to a project as a passage.
The text consists only of the parts below (back matter, procedure pages).
Back matter, 2
Parts that accompany the text rather than belong to it: explanatory statement, annexes, opinions appended by other committees. Collapsed.
Amendments 334 blocks
The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety submits the following to the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible:
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (1) Slow and complicated permit-granting procedures, including for grid connections, is one of the main factors causing delays in the development of energy projects. Electricity transmission grids take around 10 years for completion, of which permitting accounts for more than half of the time needed. Similarly, permitting of renewable energy projects can still take up to nine years depending on the Member State and the technology involved. Storage installations can take from one to seven years depending on the technology. The permit-granting procedures for construction or transformation of recharging stations along highways and in depots can take up to two years in some Member States. Slow permitting is due, among other things, to incoherent administrative systems among multiple authorities, inadequate staffing in authorities, the duration of environmental assessments, lack of public acceptance, limited digitalisation and data availability as well as administrative and judicial challenges. | (1) Slow and complicated permit-granting procedures, including for grid connections, insufficient or inadequate implementation of relevant provisions laid down in Union legislation, as well as governance issues at national and local level, are the main factors causing delays in the development of energy projects. Electricity transmission grids take around 10 years for completion, of which permitting accounts for more than half of the time needed. Similarly, permitting of renewable energy projects can still take up to nine years depending on the Member State and the technology involved. Storage installations can take from one to seven years depending on the technology. The permit-granting procedures for construction or transformation of recharging stations along highways and in depots can take up to two years in some Member States. Slow permitting is due, among other things, to incoherent administrative systems among multiple authorities, inadequate staffing in authorities, the duration of environmental assessments, lack of public acceptance, limited digitalisation and data availability as well as administrative and judicial challenges. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (2) In recent years, new measures have been introduced at Union level to accelerate the permit-granting procedures for renewable energy projects and, to some extent, infrastructure projects. In 2022, Council Regulation (EU) 2022/25773 was adopted to accelerate permit-granting procedures for renewable energy and related infrastructure projects. Its partial application was prolonged by Council Regulation (EU) 2024/2234 until 30 June 2025. Furthermore, Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 amended Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and the Council6 to streamline administrative procedures for authorising renewable energy plants by introducing a comprehensive permitting framework, with shorter deadlines and simpler rules. The amended Directive included mapping obligations, the obligation to designate renewables acceleration areas where the environmental impacts stemming from projects are expected to be low and therefore faster and simpler rules can apply, and optional measures to introduce acceleration areas for infrastructure projects where infrastructure projects are exempted from an environmental impact assessment under certain conditions such as carrying out a strategic environmental assessment of the area. | (2) In recent years, new measures have been introduced at Union level to accelerate the permit-granting procedures for renewable energy projects and, to some extent, infrastructure projects. In 2022, Council Regulation (EU) 2022/25773 was adopted to accelerate permit-granting procedures for renewable energy and related infrastructure projects. Its partial application was prolonged by Council Regulation (EU) 2024/2234 until 30 June 2025. Furthermore, Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 amended Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and the Council6 to streamline administrative procedures for authorising renewable energy plants by introducing a comprehensive permitting framework, with shorter deadlines and simpler rules. The amended Directive included an obligation to identify the areas necessary to meet at least the national contributions to the Union’s 2030 renewable energy target, an obligation to designate, as a sub-set of those areas, renewables acceleration areas where the environmental impacts stemming from renewable energy projects are expected to be low and therefore faster and simpler rules can apply, and the option to introduce acceleration areas for infrastructure projects where the environmental impacts stemming from infrastructure projects are expected to be low and therefore those projects are exempted from an environmental impact assessment under certain conditions such as carrying out a strategic environmental assessment of the area. These obligations have been poorly implemented, and have therefore not proven their effectiveness, yet. |
| 3 Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 of 22 December 2022 laying down a framework to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy (OJ L 335 29.12.2022, p. 36, .ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2577/oj). | 3 Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 of 22 December 2022 laying down a framework to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy (OJ L 335 29.12.2022, p. 36, .ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2577/oj). |
| 4 Council Regulation (EU) 2024/223 of 22 December 2023 amending Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 laying down a framework to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy (OJ L, 2024/1343, 21.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1343/oj). | 4 Council Regulation (EU) 2024/223 of 22 December 2023 amending Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 laying down a framework to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy (OJ L, 2024/1343, 21.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1343/oj). |
| 5 Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 98/70/EC as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 (OJ L, 2023/2413, 31.10.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2023/2413/oj). | 5 Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 98/70/EC as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 (OJ L, 2023/2413, 31.10.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2023/2413/oj). |
| 6 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2018/2001/oj). | 6 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2018/2001/oj). |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (3) A further simplification and shortening of the administrative permit-granting procedures in a coordinated and harmonised manner is necessary in order to ensure that the Union reaches its ambitious climate and energy targets for 2030 and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050. Directive (EU) 2018/2001 did not address important issues which significantly delay permit-granting procedures and the integration of renewables into the system, such as slow permit-granting procedures for grids, stand-alone energy storage or recharging stations, lack of public acceptance or insufficient digitalisation of procedures. Moreover, that Directive includes only certain of the measures of Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 but lacks several important measures included therein which have ceased to apply, such as expanding the priority of renewable energy projects beyond environmental aspects and streamlining compliance with certain environmental rules. Finally, some targeted amendments to existing measures of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 are necessary to ensure their full effectiveness. | (3) In addition to increased efforts from Member States, including to address issues related to understaffed and fragmented administration, and enhanced Commission support and pressure to fully and timely implement existing provisions, a further simplification and shortening of the administrative permit-granting procedures in a coordinated and harmonised manner is necessary in order to ensure that the Union reaches its ambitious climate and energy targets for 2030 and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 . Directive (EU) 2018/2001 did not address important issues which significantly delay permit-granting procedures and the integration of renewables into the system, such as slow permit-granting procedures for grids, stand-alone energy storage or recharging stations, lack of public acceptance or insufficient digitalisation of procedures. Moreover, that Directive includes only certain of the measures of Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 but lacks several important measures included therein which have ceased to apply, such as expanding the priority of renewable energy projects beyond environmental aspects and streamlining compliance with certain environmental rules. Finally, some targeted amendments to existing measures of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 are necessary to ensure their full effectiveness. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (3a) This Directive should be applied coherently with other Union instruments aimed at streamlining environmental assessments and permit-granting procedures. Such coherence should avoid duplication, contradictory procedural requirements and fragmentation between sector-specific and horizontal rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of the environment and human health. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (4) Article 15c of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 introduces an obligation for Member States to designate renewables acceleration areas for at least one renewable energy technology. For the purposes of such designation, Member States may exclude certain areas from becoming renewables acceleration areas due to their high environmental value and sensitivities. However, in order not to undermine the objectives of the designation of renewables acceleration areas, Member States should not identify large territories where the installation of renewable energy projects is a priori not possible due to environmental reasons including protection of landscape, since those projects will be subject to the relevant dedicated environmental assessments which will allow to identify potential environmental impacts and to address them. | (4) Article 15c of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 introduces an obligation for Member States to designate renewables acceleration areas for at least one renewable energy technology. While those areas should only include land or sea areas where the renewable energy deployment is not expected to have significant negative environmental impacts, thereby allowing for exemptions from environmental permitting to apply and allowing overall permitting to be faster, Article 15c of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 prescribes that the combined size of those areas should be significant, so as to contribute to the objectives set out in the Directive. Moreover, those areas are not to be seen as the only areas where renewable energy deployment is permitted, as they are conceived as a sub-set of the areas, designated in accordance with Article 15b, which are necessary to meet at least the national contributions to the Union’s 2030 renewable energy target. Deployment restrictions based on environmental protection grounds set out outside of these areas should be proportionate, justified and transparent, to provide investor certainty, avoid conflicts, accelerate renewable energy deployment, while ensuring an adequate level of nature protection. They should not prevent the deployment of renewable energies at the scale needed to achieve the objectives set out in this Directive. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (4a) Member States may lack the necessary tools to assess the renewable energy potential and the biodiversity sensitivity across their territory in a granular way. They may also not have sufficient tools to foresee if and how renewable energy projects can mitigate negative biodiversity impacts or even bring biodiversity benefits. The potential for renewable energy deployment on degraded land, such as abandoned or soon-to-be-closed coal mines and other abandoned industrial sites, may not be properly accounted for, and the contribution of renewable energy projects to the restoration of such polluted and barren pieces of land may not be fully taken into account either. The Commission should therefore assist Member States with relevant databases, assessment tools, maps and guidance. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (4b) When designating areas necessary for renewable energy deployment, including renewable acceleration areas, Member States should take into account not only environmental considerations but also climate risks. They should prioritise areas where renewable energy deployment is either not expected to face significant climate-related hazards or can be designed to be resistant to or even reduce those hazards. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (8) Faster and shorter permitting deadlines for permit-granting procedures need to be accompanied by additional measures which ensure their effectiveness in practice. Administrative tacit approval measures ensure that an application is automatically approved if the public administration fails to act within a legally defined deadline and are therefore a useful tool to address administrative inaction by providing legal effect to the administration’s silence. Directive (EU) 2018/2001 introduces tacit approval for certain decisions, namely for intermediate steps of the permit-granting procedure in renewable acceleration areas, and for the final permits for all small-scale solar installations with a capacity below 100 kW. Given the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources and the fact that the implementation of renewable acceleration areas is a time-consuming process, it is appropriate to also apply this measure in the permit-granting procedures applicable to projects located outside acceleration areas. In these procedures, Member States should ensure that the principle of administrative tacit approval is applied, including for final decisions with the exception of environmental decisions. In order to ensure an effective application of this measure and to guarantee the rights of third parties to judicial protection, the relevant authorities should make public that a decision has been tacitly adopted. | (8) Faster and shorter permitting deadlines for permit-granting procedures need to be accompanied by additional measures which ensure their effectiveness in practice. Member States should therefore ensure clear and enforceable deadlines, early completeness checks, cut-off dates for requests for additional information, transparent publication of decisions, and public reporting on the duration of permit-granting procedures and the main causes of delays. When a competent authority does not take a decision or complete an intermediary administrative step within the applicable deadline, the project applicant should be informed about the reasons for the delay, the remaining steps to be completed and the expected date of completion, and the information should be made available on the single portal. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) Repowering of existing renewable energy power plants has significant potential to contribute to the achievement of renewable energy targets. Since existing renewable energy power plants have, for the most part, been installed in sites with significant renewable energy source potential, repowering can ensure the continued use of those sites, thus ensuring efficient land use and exploitation of the best renewable energy resources. This is particularly the case for onshore wind, especially taking into account that in Europe many onshore wind farms are approaching the end of contracts supporting their electricity generation and that 26 GW of existing wind plants have been in operation for more than 20 years10 . Repowering includes further benefits such as an existing grid connection, a likely higher degree of public acceptance and knowledge of the likely environmental impacts. Considering that the repowering of wind plants often leads to a lower number of turbines being installed in the same site, the environmental impact of repowered wind plants is limited. Therefore, requirements on environmental screening or environmental impact assessment should be reduced or even waived where the repowering of an existing wind plant does not entail use of additional land surface, increases the total capacity of the installation and complies with the applicable environmental mitigation measures established for the original wind energy installation. | (9) Repowering of existing renewable energy power plants has significant potential to contribute to the achievement of renewable energy targets. Since existing renewable energy power plants have, for the most part, been installed in sites with significant renewable energy source potential, repowering can ensure the continued use of those sites, thus ensuring efficient land use and exploitation of the best renewable energy resources. This is particularly the case for onshore wind, especially taking into account that in Europe many onshore wind farms are approaching the end of contracts supporting their electricity generation and that 26 GW of existing wind plants have been in operation for more than 20 years10 . Repowering includes further benefits such as an existing grid connection, a likely higher degree of public acceptance and knowledge of the likely environmental impacts. Considering that the repowering of wind plants often leads to a lower number of turbines being installed in the same site, the environmental impact of repowered wind plants is limited. Therefore, requirements on environmental screening or environmental impact assessment should be reduced or even waived where the repowering of an existing wind plant does not entail use of additional land surface, reduces the number of turbines and increases the total capacity of the installation, and provided that the repowering project complies with the applicable environmental mitigation and compensation measures established for the original wind energy installation, and those measures remain appropriate for the purpose of the repowered installation. |
| 10 WindEurope, 2024 Statistics and the outlook for 2025-2030. | 10 WindEurope, 2024 Statistics and the outlook for 2025-2030. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10) Self-consumption installations, including those for jointly-acting self-consumers and as local energy communities, contribute to reducing overall demand for natural gas, increasing resilience of the system and achieving the Union’s renewable energy targets. The installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage with a capacity below 100 kW is not likely to have significant adverse effects on the environment or the grid and does not raise safety concerns. In addition, small installations do not generally require capacity expansion at the grid-connection point. In order to further accelerate the deployment of small-scale solar equipment and co-located energy storage, Member States should not require any administrative permits for these installations, with the exception of the grid connection permits, as is already the case in several Member States. Aligning Union legislation with existing best practices should allow further acceleration of the deployment of these installations in a harmonised manner. The installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage above 100 kW in existing or future artificial structures does not typically raise concerns related to competing uses of space or environmental impact. Those installations should therefore benefit from shorter permit-granting procedures and be exempt, with appropriate safeguards, from the obligation to carry out an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.11 | (10) Self-consumption installations, including those for jointly-acting self-consumers and as local energy communities, contribute to reducing overall demand for natural gas, increasing resilience of the system and achieving the Union’s renewable energy targets. The installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage with a capacity below 150 kW is not likely to have significant adverse effects on the environment as it is usually installed on or in buildings or artificial structures and in built areas. It is not likely to have significant adverse effects on the grid either, nor does it raise safety concerns. In addition, small installations do not generally require capacity expansion at the grid-connection point. In order to further accelerate the deployment of small-scale solar equipment and co-located energy storage, Member States should not require any administrative permits for these installations, with the exception of the grid connection permits, as is already the case in several Member States, provided that such installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage does not give rise, in combination with other existing or approved projects, to likely significant adverse effects on the environment. This is to prevent the artificial splitting of projects with a view to remaining below the 150 kW threshold and circumventing the administrative permit requirement. Aligning Union legislation with existing best practices should allow further acceleration of the deployment of these installations in a harmonised manner. The installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage above 150 kW in existing or future artificial structures does not typically raise concerns related to competing uses of space or environmental impact. Those installations should therefore benefit from shorter permit-granting procedures and be exempt, with appropriate safeguards, from the obligation to carry out an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.11 |
| 11 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2011/92/oj). | 11 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2011/92/oj). |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (11) Renewable energy plays a key role in the decarbonisation of the Union’s energy system by offering immediate solutions to replace fossil-fuel based energy and contributes to reduce energy prices and increase energy security. Therefore, the authorisation of renewable energy projects should not be too easily blocked due to the mere existence of any type of conflicting interests. Member States should promote renewable energy plants and infrastructure assets such as co-located and stand-alone storage assets and the related grid and recharging stations by expanding the existing presumption applicable for conflicts with environmental interests to any other conflicting interests, except in relation to cultural heritage and where it is evident that those conflicting interests have to take priority despite the important benefits of renewable energy. Renewable energy projects, when presumed of being of overriding public interest over non-environmental interests, should be given priority and authorised. In order to ensure a harmonised application of this rebuttable presumption, Member States should not be allowed to introduce exceptions when dealing with all types of conflicts, including environmental ones. | (11) Renewable energy plays a key role in the decarbonisation of the Union’s energy system by offering immediate solutions to replace fossil-fuel based energy and contributes to reduce energy prices and increase energy security. Therefore, the authorisation of renewable energy projects should not be too easily blocked due to the mere existence of any type of conflicting interests. Member States should promote renewable energy plants and infrastructure assets such as co-located and stand-alone storage assets and the related grid and recharging stations by expanding the existing presumption applicable for conflicts with environmental interests to any other conflicting interests, except in relation to cultural heritage and where it is evident that those conflicting interests have to take priority despite the important benefits of renewable energy. Renewable energy projects, when presumed of being of overriding public interest over non-environmental interests, should be given priority and authorised. However, Member States should retain the discretion to introduce exceptions when dealing with all types of conflicts, including environmental ones. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (11a) Article 16f of Directive 2018/2001 provides Member States with the option not to apply the presumption of overriding public interest to renewable energy projects and related grid and storage assets, in duly justified and specific circumstances. That option should not, however, be exercised in a manner that impedes the rapid and large-scale deployment of renewable energy and the related infrastructure required to meet the targets laid down in this Directive. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) In order to speed up the deployment of renewables, their related assets and their connection to the grid, it is appropriate to also specify how the remaining conditions for applying specific derogations as provided for in Union environmental legislation can be met. In particular, for the purposes of relevant Union environmental law, when assessing whether there are satisfactory alternative solutions to the specific renewable energy project, the scope of such assessment should be limited to alternative solutions that ensure the achievement of the same objectives as the project in question within the same or similar timeframe and without resulting in significantly higher costs. When comparing the timeframe and the cost of satisfactory alternative solutions, the relevant authorities should take into account the need to deploy renewable energy in an accelerated and cost-effective manner in accordance with the priorities set out in their integrated national energy and climate plans and updates thereof submitted pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and the Council12 and the expected speed to achieve those priorities. Similarly, when applying the relevant derogation provided for in Council Directive 92/43/EEC,13 it is appropriate that the relevant authorities may, in some justified cases where it can be reasonably demonstrated that the relevant plan or project would not affect irreversibly the ecological processes essential for maintaining the structure and functions of the site, that the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network is not compromised, the environmental integrity of the site is preserved and that a high level of protection of the Natura 2000 sites is ensured, allow the compensatory measures to be carried out in parallel with the implementation of such plan or project. | (12) In order to speed up the deployment of renewables, their related assets and their connection to the grid, it is appropriate to also specify how the remaining conditions for applying specific derogations as provided for in Union environmental legislation can be met. In particular, for the purposes of relevant Union environmental law, the assessment of whether there are satisfactory alternative solutions to the specific renewable energy project should cover alternative solutions that ensure the achievement of similar objectives as the project in question within a reasonable timeframe and without resulting in significantly higher costs. When comparing the timeframe and the cost of satisfactory alternative solutions, the relevant authorities should take into account the need to deploy renewable energy in an accelerated and cost-effective manner in accordance with the priorities set out in their integrated national energy and climate plans and updates thereof submitted pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and the Council12 and the expected speed to achieve those priorities. Similarly, when applying the relevant derogation provided for in Council Directive 92/43/EEC,13 it is appropriate that the relevant authorities may, in some justified cases where it can be reasonably demonstrated that the relevant plan or project would not affect irreversibly the ecological processes essential for maintaining the structure and functions of the site, that the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network is not compromised, the environmental integrity of the site is preserved and that a high level of protection of the Natura 2000 sites is ensured, ensure that the compensatory measures are carried out in parallel with the implementation of such plan or project. |
| 12 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1, ELI http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1999/oj). | 12 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1, ELI http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1999/oj). |
| 13 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/1992/43/oj). | 13 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/1992/43/oj). |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (13) Accelerating the deployment of stand-alone energy storage is crucial to increase the flexibility of the energy system and to ensure system integration of renewable energy production. Stand-alone storage should therefore benefit from accelerated permit-granting procedures. Small-scale energy storage with a capacity below 100 kW is not likely to have significant adverse effects on the environment or the grid and is not expected to raise concerns related to competing uses of space. In view of this, it is appropriate to streamline the permit-granting procedures applicable to this type of storage by eliminating all administrative permits, with the exception of the grid connection permit, and exempting, with appropriate safeguards, these installations from the obligation to carry out an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU. The deployment of energy storage with a capacity above 100 kW also needs to be accelerated. Therefore, it is appropriate to streamline their permit-granting procedure by establishing a maximum overall deadline of six months, except for pumped hydropower storage, which must comply with stricter environmental requirements and therefore requires a longer maximum overall deadline. To ensure system integration of renewable energy production, it is necessary to increase flexibility sources, notably batteries of electric vehicles, as they can contribute to shifting peak electricity demand and reducing grid congestion. In order to achieve this, a swifter and easier deployment of recharging road infrastructure should be further promoted, notably covering cars, vans, trucks, busses or motorcycles, and plug-in hybrid or pure electric vehicles. Both alternating current and direct current recharging stations should benefit from accelerated permit-granting procedures, including for grid connection permits. Small recharging stations with a capacity below 100 kW are not likely to have significant adverse effects on the environment or the grid and are not expected to raise concerns related to competing uses of space. In view of this, it is appropriate to streamline the permit-granting procedures applicable to these recharging stations by eliminating all administrative permits, with the exception of the grid connection permit, and exempting, with appropriate safeguards, these installations from the obligation to carry out an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU. The installation of recharging stations with a capacity above 100 kW also needs to be accelerated. Therefore, it is appropriate to streamline their permit-granting procedure by establishing a maximum overall deadline of six months. | (13) Accelerating the deployment of stand-alone energy storage is crucial to increase the flexibility of the energy system and to ensure system integration of renewable energy production. Stand-alone storage should therefore benefit from accelerated permit-granting procedures. Small-scale energy storage with a capacity below 150 kW is not likely to have significant adverse effects on the environment as it is usually installed in buildings or at least in built areas, and it is not expected to raise concerns related to competing uses of space, and it is not likely to have significant adverse effects on the grid. In view of this, it is appropriate to streamline the permit-granting procedures applicable to this type of storage by eliminating all administrative permits, with the exception of the grid connection permit, and exempting, with appropriate safeguards, these installations from the obligation to carry out an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU, provided that such installation of stand-alone storage does not give rise, in combination with other existing or approved projects, to likely significant adverse effects on the environment. The deployment of energy storage with a capacity above 150 kW also needs to be accelerated. Therefore, it is appropriate to streamline their permit-granting procedure by establishing a maximum overall deadline of six months, except for pumped hydropower storage, which must comply with stricter environmental requirements and therefore requires a longer maximum overall deadline. To ensure system integration of renewable energy production, it is necessary to increase flexibility sources, notably batteries of electric vehicles, as they can contribute to shifting peak electricity demand and reducing grid congestion. In order to achieve this, a swifter and easier deployment of recharging road infrastructure should be further promoted, notably covering cars, vans, trucks, busses or motorcycles, and plug-in hybrid or pure electric vehicles. Both alternating current and direct current recharging stations should benefit from accelerated permit-granting procedures, including for grid connection permits. Small recharging stations with a capacity below 150 kW are not likely to have significant adverse effects on the environment or the grid and are not expected to raise concerns related to competing uses of space. In view of this, it is appropriate to streamline the permit-granting procedures applicable to these recharging stations by eliminating all administrative permits, with the exception of the grid connection permit, and exempting, with appropriate safeguards, these installations from the obligation to carry out an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU. The installation of recharging stations with a capacity above 150 kW also needs to be accelerated. Therefore, it is appropriate to streamline their permit-granting procedure by establishing a maximum overall deadline of six months |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15a) Priority should be given, where feasible, to the redevelopment and repurposing of existing industrial sites and infrastructure, in order to minimise environmental impact and accelerate project deployment. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (16) Lack of resources in national authorities and the reduced digitalisation of permit-granting procedures results in delays in the permitting of electricity system infrastructure and generation assets. Member States should ensure that such authorities have adequate human financial and technical resources, including skills, and digital management tools and systems that enable them to render decisions within the deadlines provided in the Directive. | (16) Lack of resources in national authorities and the reduced digitalisation of permit-granting procedures results in delays in the permitting of electricity system infrastructure and generation assets, which, in addition, vary considerably between the individual Member States. Member States should ensure that such authorities have adequate human, financial and technical resources, including skills, and digital management tools and systems that enable them to render decisions within the deadlines provided in the Directive. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Given the urgency of developing electricity infrastructures, Member States are expected to ensure that authorisation procedures consider the characteristics of a project when assessing the need, or lack thereof, to conduct assessments, including environmental assessments, or produce studies, authorisations or reports. The competent national authorities should limit assessments and requests for information from promoters to the strictly necessary and avoid duplication in every instance possible. | (18) Given the urgency of developing electricity and hydrogen infrastructures, Member States are expected to ensure that authorisation procedures consider the characteristics of a project when assessing the need, or lack thereof, to conduct assessments, including environmental assessments, or produce studies, authorisations or reports. The competent national authorities should limit assessments and requests for information from promoters to the strictly necessary and avoid duplication in every instance possible. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (21) In line with the urgency to deploy electricity grids to achieve the Union’s energy and climate goals and accompany deadlines for permit-granting procedures with measures that ensure their effectiveness in practice, Member States should ensure that, in jurisdictions where the concept of tacit approval exists under national law, it is applied to administrative decisions concerning electricity grid projects, with the exception of environmental decisions. To guarantee the rights of third parties to judicial protection, the relevant authorities should make public all decisions adopted, including those that were tacitly adopted. | (21) In line with the urgency to deploy electricity grids to achieve the Union’s energy and climate goals, deadlines for authorisation procedures should be accompanied by measures that ensure their effectiveness in practice. Such measures should increase transparency and accountability where deadlines are missed, without allowing authorisations to arise without an explicit decision. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (24) In order to speed up the deployment of electricity grids, it is appropriate to specify how the conditions for applying specific derogations as provided for in Union environmental legislation can be met. In particular, when assessing whether there are satisfactory alternative solutions to the electricity grid project, the scope of such assessment should be limited to alternative solutions that ensure the achievement of the same objective within the same or similar timeframe and without resulting in significantly higher costs. When comparing the timeframe and the cost of satisfactory alternative solutions, the relevant authorities should take into account the need to deploy grids in an accelerated and cost-effective manner in accordance with the priorities set out in their integrated national energy and climate plans and updates thereof submitted pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. Similarly, when applying the relevant derogation provided for in Directive 92/43/EEC, it is appropriate that the relevant authorities may, in some justified cases where it can be reasonably demonstrated that the relevant plan or project would not affect irreversibly the ecological processes essential for maintaining the structure and functions of the site, that the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network is not compromised, the environmental integrity of the site is preserved and that a high level of protection of the Natura 2000 sites is ensured, allow the compensatory measures to be carried out in parallel with the implementation of the plan and project . | (24) In order to speed up the deployment of electricity grids, it is appropriate to specify how the conditions for applying specific derogations as provided for in Union environmental legislation can be met. In particular, the assessment of whether there are satisfactory alternative solutions to the electricity grid project should cover alternative solutions that ensure the achievement of similar objectives within a reasonable timeframe and without resulting in significantly higher costs. When comparing the timeframe and the cost of satisfactory alternative solutions, the relevant authorities should take into account the need to deploy grids in an accelerated and cost-effective manner in accordance with the priorities set out in their integrated national energy and climate plans and updates thereof submitted pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. Similarly, when applying the relevant derogation provided for in Directive 92/43/EEC, it is appropriate that the relevant authorities may, in some justified cases where it can be reasonably demonstrated that the relevant plan or project would not affect irreversibly the ecological processes essential for maintaining the structure and functions of the site, that the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network is not compromised, the environmental integrity of the site is preserved and that a high level of protection of the Natura 2000 sites is ensured, ensure that the compensatory measures are carried out in parallel with the implementation of the plan and project . |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) Due the urgency in deploying energy infrastructure, the importance of streamlining authorisation procedures and the fact that environmental assessments represent the step with the longest duration in authorisation procedures, it matters to minimise such assessments without jeopardising the protection of the environment. The refurbishment, modernisation or repowering of existing transmission and distribution system infrastructure, and the construction of new distribution system infrastructure, are projects which generally entail minimal environmental impacts. Refurbishment, modernisation or repowering projects are routinely of limited size and affect only part of existing assets for which environmental impacts have been previously assessed. As a result, the impacts of such projects are often limited to those of construction works, with the operation of the asset having the same, or even a lesser, impact than the operation of the project it targeted. Distribution systems on the other hand, due to the smaller size of their projects, lower voltage of their assets and tendency to be developed in built areas closer to consumers tend not to have significant environmental impacts. As such, to accelerate the deployment of the electricity system infrastructure and achieve climate neutrality and renewable energy targets, Member States should be allowed to justifiably exempt, under certain conditions, the projects mentioned in this recital from environmental impact assessments and appropriate assessments and the assessment of their implications on species protection pursuant to Article 12(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC17 and to Article 5 of Directive 2009/147/EC18 . | (25) Due the urgency in deploying energy infrastructure, the importance of streamlining authorisation procedures and the fact that environmental assessments represent the step with the longest duration in authorisation procedures, it matters to minimise such assessments without jeopardising the protection of the environment. The refurbishment, modernisation or repowering of existing transmission and distribution system infrastructure, including the deployment of grid enhancing technologies, digitalization and low-voltage reinforcement, and the construction of new distribution system infrastructure, are projects which generally entail minimal environmental impacts. Refurbishment, modernisation or repowering projects are routinely of limited size and affect only part of existing assets for which environmental impacts have been previously assessed. As a result, the impacts of such projects are often limited to those of construction works, with the operation of the asset having the same, or even a lesser, impact than the operation of the project it targeted. Distribution systems on the other hand, due to the smaller size of their projects, lower voltage of their assets and tendency to be developed in built areas closer to consumers tend not to have significant environmental impacts. As such, to accelerate the deployment of the electricity system infrastructure and achieve climate neutrality and renewable energy targets, Member States should be allowed to justifiably exempt, under certain conditions, the projects mentioned in this recital from environmental impact assessments and appropriate assessments and the assessment of their implications on species protection pursuant to Article 12(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC17 and to Article 5 of Directive 2009/147/EC18 . |
| 17 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/1992/43/oj). | 17 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/1992/43/oj). |
| 18 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7, , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/147/oj). | 18 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7, , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/147/oj). |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (26) The benefits of the deployment of electricity infrastructure in terms of nitrogen emission reductions largely exceed the cost of the minimal emissions that result from their construction. As such, Member States should ensure that the quick deployment of electricity infrastructure is in no way limited by the temporary emissions that result from their construction. | (26) The absence of nitrogen emissions during the operation of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects, recharging station projects, stand-alone storage projects, other than hydrogen storage, and hydrogen system infrastructure projects, largely outweighs the minimal emissions that result from the planning, construction, and maintenance of such projects. Hence, if the projects include standardised techniques and best practices to minimise these emissions, a pre-assessment should be deemed sufficient for the purpose of compliance with Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC in relation to the effects of nitrogen emissions on the integrity of the site. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) National transmission network planning reflecting developments in climate and energy policy and related changes in consumption and generation is critical for success of electrification and energy transition as a whole. However, existing requirements under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 only applied to certain transmission system operators and did not provide for sufficiently long period of planning to account for anticipatory investment. It is important that transmission system expansion consider at least fifteen years' time horizon, and considers with priority use of non-fossil flexibility, non-wire solutions and other alternatives to system expansion, is based on a joint scenario developed with other system operators across sectors and is aligned with the central scenario under the Union-wide ten-years network development plan. To ensure transparency and incorporate grid users, including generation, industry, data and transport sectors better in the network planning, link to Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 also requires their early consultation during the joint scenario development process to allow anticipatory investment. | (27) National transmission network planning reflecting developments in climate and energy policy and related changes in consumption and generation is critical for success of electrification and energy transition as a whole. However, existing requirements under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 only applied to certain transmission system operators and did not provide for sufficiently long period of planning to account for anticipatory investment. It is important that transmission system expansion considers at least fifteen years' time horizon and considers with priority use of non-fossil flexibility, non-wire solutions and other alternatives to system expansion. Network planning should also be aligned with and contribute to national energy and climate plans, intermediate and climate neutrality objectives, should take into account current and projected climate-related hazards over the expected lifetime of the infrastructure, including heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, floods, storms, landslides, coastal erosion and sea-level rise, and should prioritise infrastructure that is climate-resilient and does not increase the vulnerability of surrounding communities, ecosystems or critical infrastructure. Such planning should also be based on a joint scenario developed with other system operators across sectors and should be aligned with the central scenario under the Union-wide ten-years network development plan. To ensure transparency and incorporate grid users, including generation, industry, data and transport sectors better in the network planning, link to Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 also requires their early consultation during the joint scenario development process to allow anticipatory investment. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (31) Regarding approval procedures under Directive (EU) 2024/1788, in line with the importance of ensuring the quick deployment of hydrogen facilities and hydrogen system infrastructure and the fulfilment of the deadlines established in that Directive Member States should ensure that, in jurisdictions where the concept of tacit approval exists under national law, it is applied to administrative decisions concerning such projects, except for environmental decisions. To guarantee the rights of third parties to judicial protection, the relevant authorities should make public all decisions adopted, including those that were tacitly adopted. | (31) Regarding approval procedures under Directive (EU) 2024/1788, faster deadlines should be accompanied by measures that strengthen legal certainty and administrative accountability. Where competent authorities fail to act within the applicable deadline, applicants should be informed of the reasons for the delay, the remaining steps and the expected date of completion. |
| Present text | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (1a) Article 15c, paragraph 1, point a is replaced by the following: | |
| (a) designate sufficiently homogeneous land, inland water, and sea areas where the deployment of a specific type or specific types of renewable energy sources is not expected to have a significant environmental impact, in view of the particularities of the selected area, while: | "(a) designate sufficiently homogeneous land, inland water, and sea areas where the deployment of a specific type or specific types of renewable energy sources is either not expected to face significant climate-related hazards or can be designed so as to be resistant to or even reduce those hazards, and is not expected to have a significant environmental impact, in view of the particularities of the selected area, while:" |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 6. Member States shall endeavour not to designate large areas where the installation of renewable energy plants and their related infrastructure is legally or de facto restricted due to environmental reasons, including protection of landscape, unless they can demonstrate that those types of plants and their related infrastructure would result in irreversible damage in the area which cannot be mitigated or compensated for during the environmental assessment pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU and, where relevant, the appropriate assessment pursuant to Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC; | 6. Member States shall ensure that environment-related restrictions to the installation of renewable energy plants are proportionate, justified and included in the coordinated mapping referred to in Article 15b; such restrictions shall not prevent the deployment of renewable energies at the scale needed to achieve the objectives set out in this Directive; |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (2a) the following paragraph 6a is added: | |
| 6a. The Commission shall assist Member States in carrying out the coordinated mapping referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 15b as well as in the designation of renewable acceleration areas referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, including by: | |
| (i) facilitating the use of reliable geospatial databases and assessment tools, particularly of artificial and built surfaces, as well as of land occupied by abandoned and to-be-dismissed coal mines, for the purpose of assessing the renewable energy potential and prioritising the deployment of renewable energy sources on those surfaces; | |
| (ii) facilitating the use of reliable sensitivity maps for biodiversity and nature conservation, for the purpose of avoiding the deployment of renewable energy sources in sensitive areas; |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (2b)_ the following pragraph 6b is added: | |
| 6b. In establishing the rules referred to in paragraph 1(b) of this Article on effective mitigation measures applicable in renewable acceleration areas, Member States shall take into account the available best practices for avoiding and minimising negative impacts and, where feasible, for creating positive impacts on nature, in accordance with the mitigation hierarchy, including sensitivity mapping. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Member States shall designate and finance an independent facilitator to promote dialogue between the project developer and the general public for renewable energy projects with an installed capacity above 10MW. The facilitator shall only intervene upon request by any of the relevant parties and shall: | Member States may designate and finance an independent facilitator to promote dialogue between the project developer and the general public for renewable energy projects with an installed capacity above 10MW. The facilitator shall only intervene upon request by any of the relevant parties and shall: |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (-a) the following paragraph is inserted: | |
| 2a. Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities organise the steps of the administrative permit-granting procedure in parallel to the greatest extent possible, provided that this does not affect the quality of environmental assessments, public participation or the substantive requirements of Union law. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (-aa) the following paragraph 2b is inserted: | |
| 2b. Once the completeness of the application has been acknowledged in accordance with paragraph 2, neither the competent authority nor any other relevant authority concerned shall request additional information, studies, reports or assessments, except where a material change has occurred to the project or its surrounding environment, rendering the initial criteria on which determinations were based no longer appropriate, or where such information is strictly necessary to comply with Union or national law, or to ensure grid safety, security and reliability, and could not reasonably have been requested before the acknowledgement of completeness. In such cases, the competent authority shall provide the project promoter with a specific and well-reasoned justification for the request. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (a) in paragraph 2, the following sentence is deleted: | (a) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: |
| Where a renewable energy project has adopted necessary mitigation measures, any killing or disturbance of the species protected under Article 12(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 5 of Directive 2009/147/EC shall not be considered to be deliberate | The killing or disturbance of the species protected under Article 12(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 5 of Directive 2009/147/EC by renewable energy projects shall be regulated by Regulation 2025/0391 |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 3. In the permit-granting procedure referred to in paragraph 1 and in paragraph 2, second subparagraph, Member States shall ensure that the lack of reply by the relevant competent authorities or entities within the established deadline results in the specific steps to be considered as approved, except for environmental decisions and grid connection permits, or where the principle of administrative tacit approval does not exist in the national legal system of the Member State concerned. All decisions shall be made publicly available, including final decisions granted tacitly.; | 3. All decisions shall be made publicly available. Where a competent authority does not take a decision or complete an intermediary administrative step within the applicable deadline, it shall, without delay, inform the applicant and the contact point or points referred to in article 16(3) of the reasons for the delay, the remaining steps to be completed and the expected date of completion. That information shall be made available through the single digital portal or connected portals referred to in Article 16(3a). This paragraph shall not affect any right to compensation or other remedies provided for under national law; |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 4. Where the repowering of wind energy installations increases the total capacity of the installation without using additional land surface and complies with the applicable environmental mitigation measures established for the original wind energy installation, the project shall be exempt from any applicable requirements to carry out a screening process pursuant to Article 16a(4), to determine whether the project requires an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Article 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU or Article 5 of Regulation [xxxxx] of the European Parliament and of the Council, or to carry out an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Article 4(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU.; | 4. The repowering of wind energy installations that increases the total capacity of the installation without using additional land surface and without increasing the number of turbines shall be exempt from any applicable requirements to carry out a screening process pursuant to Article 16a(4), to determine whether the project requires an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Article 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU or to carry out an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Article 4(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU, provided that the repowering project complies with the applicable environmental mitigation and compensation measures established for the original wind energy installation, in line with the Commission’s good practices laid down in Commission Staff Working Document SWD(2024) 124 final (Guidance to Member States on good practices to speed up permit-granting procedures for renewable energy and related infrastructure projects), taking into account the latest scientific developments, and those measures remain appropriate for the purpose of the repowered installation. Temporary use of land during the construction phase, which is restored to its original state following the completion of works, shall not be considered additional land surface within the meaning of this paragraph; |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Member States shall ensure that the permit-granting procedure referred to in Article 16(1) for the installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage with a total installed capacity above 100 kW in existing or future artificial structures, with the exclusion of artificial water surfaces, shall not exceed three months, provided that the primary aim of such artificial structures is not solar energy production or energy storage. By way of derogation from Article 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU and Annex II, points 3(a) and (b), alone or in conjunction with point 13(a), to that Directive, the installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall be exempt from the requirement, where applicable, to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment pursuant to Article 2(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU . | 1. Member States shall ensure that the permit-granting procedure referred to in Article 16(1) for the installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage with a total installed capacity above 100 kW in existing or future artificial structures, including existing industrial sites, former industrial facilities, warehouses, parking areas and other already developed surfaces, with the exclusion of artificial water surfaces, shall not exceed three months, provided that the primary aim of such artificial structures is not solar energy production or energy storage. By way of derogation from Article 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU and Annex II, points 3(a) and (b), alone or in conjunction with point 13(a), to that Directive, the installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall be exempt from the requirement, where applicable, to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment pursuant to Article 2(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Member States shall not require any administrative permits, including on environmental aspects, with the exception of grid connection permits, for the installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage with a total installed capacity of 100 kW or less. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, Member States shall restrict the application of this paragraph in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas; | Member States shall not require any administrative permits, including on environmental aspects, with the exception of grid connection permits, for the installation of solar energy equipment and co-located energy storage with a total installed capacity of 150 kW or less, provided that such installation does not give rise, when combined with other existing or approved projects, to likely significant adverse effects on the environment, within the meaning of Article 4(4) and Annex II(A) of Directive 2011/92/EU. This paragraph shall not apply in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas; |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (a) the last two sentences are deleted; | deleted |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. When assessing whether satisfactory alternative solutions to projects of renewable energy plants, the connection of such plants to the grid, the related grid itself and storage assets exist for the purposes of Articles 6(4) and 16(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7), point (d), of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1) of Directive 2009/147/EC, the condition of having no satisfactory alternatives shall be fulfilled if there are no satisfactory alternative solutions capable of achieving the same objective of the project in question in terms of the development of the same renewable energy capacity through the same energy technology within the same or similar timeframe and without resulting in significantly higher costs. | 1. When assessing whether satisfactory alternative solutions to projects of renewable energy plants, the connection of such plants to the grid, the related grid itself and storage assets exist for the purposes of Articles 6(4) and 16(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7), point (d), of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1) of Directive 2009/147/EC, the condition of having no satisfactory alternatives shall be fulfilled if there are no satisfactory alternative solutions capable of achieving similar objectives of the project in question in terms of the development of similar renewable energy capacity through a similar energy technology within a reasonable timeframe and without resulting in significantly higher costs. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. When implementing compensatory measures for projects of renewable energy plants, the connection of such plants to the grid, the related grid itself and storage assets, for the purpose of Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, in justified cases and where it can be reasonably demonstrated that the plan or project would not irreversibly affect the ecological processes essential for maintaining the structure and functions of the site and compromise the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network before compensatory measures are put into place, allow for such compensatory measures to be carried out in parallel with the implementation of the project . Member States shall allow for those compensatory measures to be adapted over time in accordance with the precautionary principle, depending on whether the significant negative effects are expected to arise in the short, medium or long term. | 2. When implementing compensatory measures for projects of renewable energy plants, the connection of such plants to the grid, the related grid itself and storage assets, for the purpose of Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, in justified cases and where it can be reasonably demonstrated that the plan or project would not adversely affect the integrity of the site within the meaning of Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, nor compromise the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network before compensatory measures are put into place, allow for such compensatory measures to be carried out in parallel with the implementation of the project . Member States shall ensure those compensatory measures are adapted over time in accordance with the precautionary principle, depending on whether the significant negative effects are expected to arise in the short, medium or long term. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Member States shall not require any administrative permit, including environmental ones, with the exception of grid connection permits, for the installation of stand-alone storage, other than hydrogen storage, with a total installed capacity of 100 kW or less. By way of derogation from Article 2(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU, the installation of that storage shall be exempt from the requirement applicable pursuant to Article 2(1) of that Directive, to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment. Member States shall restrict the application of this subparagraph in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas. | 2. Member States shall not require any administrative permit, including environmental ones, with the exception of grid connection permits, for the installation of stand-alone storage, other than hydrogen storage, with a total installed capacity of 150 kW or less, provided that such installation does not give rise, when combined with other existing or approved projects, to likely significant adverse effects on the environment, within the meaning of Article 4(4) and Annex II(A) of Directive 2011/92/EU. By way of derogation from Article 2(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU, the installation of that storage shall be exempt from the requirement applicable pursuant to Article 2(1) of that Directive, to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment. This subparagraph shall not apply in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 3a. In the pre-assessment stage to assess whether a stand-alone energy storage project, other than hydrogen storage, is likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the site pursuant to Article 6 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC and the Commission Notice on assessment of plans and projects in relation to Natura 2000 sites – Methodological guidance on the provisions of Article 6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC 2021/C 437/01, nitrogen emissions arising from the planning, construction and maintenance of the project shall not constitute grounds for refusing to grant the permit where the pre-assessment indicates that the project is expected to contribute to a long-term reduction in nitrogen emissions through its operation, and provided that the project includes standardised techniques and best practices to minimise the emissions. Where those conditions are met, the nitrogen emissions referred to in this paragraph shall not, in themselves, require an appropriate assessment under Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Member States shall not require any administrative permit, including on environmental aspects, with the exception of grid connection permits, for the installation of recharging stations with a total installed capacity of 100 kW or less. By way of derogation from Article 2(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU, the installation of those stations shall be exempt from the requirement, where applicable pursuant to Article 2(1) of that Directive, to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment. Member States shall restrict the application of this subparagraph in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas. | 2. Member States shall not require any administrative permit, including on environmental aspects, with the exception of grid connection permits, for the installation of recharging stations with a total installed capacity of 150 kW or less, provided that such installation does not give rise, when it is combined with other existing or approved projects, to likely significant adverse effects on the environment, within the meaning of Article 4(4) and Annex II(A) of Directive 2011/92/EU. By way of derogation from Article 2(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU, the installation of those stations shall be exempt from the requirement, where applicable pursuant to Article 2(1) of that Directive, to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment. This subparagraph shall not apply in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 3. Member States shall ensure that the permit-granting procedures, including grid connection permits and, where required, environmental assessments, shall not exceed six months for recharging stations with a total installed capacity above 100 kW. | 3. Member States shall ensure that the permit-granting procedures, including grid connection permits and, where required, environmental assessments, shall not exceed six months for recharging stations with a total installed capacity above 150 kW. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 3a. In the pre-assessment stage to assess whether a rechanging station project is likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the site pursuant to Article 6 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC and the Commission Notice on assessment of plans and projects in relation to Natura 2000 sites – Methodological guidance on the provisions of Article 6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC 2021/C 437/01, nitrogen emissions arising from the planning, construction and maintenance of the project shall not constitute grounds for refusing to grant the permit where the pre-assessment indicates that the project is expected to contribute to a long-term reduction in nitrogen emissions through its operation, and provided that the project includes standardised techniques and best practices to minimise the emissions. Where those conditions are met, the nitrogen emissions referred to in this paragraph shall not, in themselves, require an appropriate assessment under Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. In circumstances where an authorisation, such as a licence, permission, concession, consent or approval, is required for the construction or operation of transmission or distribution system infrastructure for electricity, or associated equipment, or for the construction of new generating capacity, Member State, or any competent authority they designate, shall grant such authorisation in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 14. Member States or any competent authority they designate may also grant authorisations on the same basis for the supply of electricity and for wholesale customers. | 1. In circumstances where an authorisation, such as a licence, permission, concession, consent or approval, is required for the construction, operation refurbishment, modernisation, repowering or expansion of transmission or distribution system infrastructure for electricity, or associated equipment, or for the construction of new generating capacity, Member State, or any competent authority they designate, shall grant such authorisation in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 14. Member States or any competent authority they designate may also grant authorisations on the same basis for the supply of electricity and for wholesale customers. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (c) ensure that the lack of reply by the competent national authorities or entities within the deadline established in point b results in the specific steps to be considered as approved, except for the environmental decisions and where the principle of administrative tacit approval does not exist in the national legal system of the Member State concerned; | deleted |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (d) ensure that the publication of final decisions includes decision granted tacitly following the lack of reply by the relevant competent authorities or entities; | (d) ensure that all decisions are publicly available. Where a competent authority does not take a decision or complete an intermediary administrative step within the applicable deadline, it shall, without delay, inform the applicant and the contact point or points referred to in paragraph 4 of the reasons for the delay, the remaining steps to be completed and the expected date of completion. That information shall be made available through the digital platforms referred to in paragraph 13. This paragraph shall not affect any right to compensation or other remedies provided for under national law; |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 4a. Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities organise the steps of the administrative permit-granting procedure in parallel to the greatest extent possible, provided that this does not affect the quality of environmental assessments, public participation or the substantive requirements of Union law. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, by way of derogation from Article 2(1) and Article 4(1) and 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU and Annex I, point 20, and Annex II, point (3)(b), of that Directive, and by way of derogation from Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States shall ensure that the competent authority may, under justified circumstances, including the need to accelerate the deployment of the electricity system infrastructure to achieve climate neutrality and renewable energy targets, exempt the refurbishment, modernisation, or repowering of existing transmission and distribution system infrastructure, provided it does not entail the use of additional space and complies with the applicable environmental mitigation measures established for the original installation, from: | Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, by way of derogation from Article 2(1) and Article 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU and Annex II, point (3)(b), of that Directive, and by way of derogation from Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States shall ensure that the competent authority may, under justified circumstances, including the need to accelerate the deployment of the electricity system infrastructure, address renewable energy connection backlogs, support land electrification plans, ensure security of supply, and relieve network congestion, including controllable generation and storage, and to achieve climate neutrality and renewable energy targets, exempt the refurbishment, modernisation, or repowering of existing transmission and distribution system infrastructure, including the deployment of grid enhancing technologies, digitalization and low-voltage reinforcement, from: |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (d) the screening pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation [xxxxx] of the European Parliament and of the Council, | (d) provided that the refurbishment, modernisation, or repowering of existing transmission and distribution system infrastructure does not entail the use of additional space and complies with the applicable environmental and compensation measures established for the original infrastructure, in line with the Commission’s good practices laid down in Commission Staff Working Document SWD(2024) 124 final (Guidance to Member States on good practices to speed up permit-granting procedures for renewable energy and related infrastructure projects), taking into account the latest scientific developments, and those measures remain appropriate for the purpose of the refurbished, modernised, or repowered infrastructure, |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Member States shall restrict the application of this paragraph in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas. | This paragraph shall not apply in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Under justified circumstances, Member States may also apply the exemptions referred to in paragraph 9 to the construction of new distribution infrastructure or associated equipment, provided that the relevant project has undergone a screening in accordance with Directive with Article 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EC whereby the competent national authority has ascertained that the project is not likely to have a significant environmental impact, notably in view of the particularities of the area in which the project is deployed, such as urban and densely built areas. | Under justified circumstances, Member States may also apply the exemptions referred to in paragraph 9 to the construction of new distribution infrastructure or associated equipment, provided that the relevant project has undergone a screening in accordance with Article 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EC whereby the competent national authority has ascertained that the project is not likely to have a significant environmental impact, notably in view of the particularities of the area in which the project is deployed, such as urban and densely built areas. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Member States shall restrict the application of this paragraph in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas. | This paragraph shall not apply in Natura 2000 areas and other areas under national protection schemes and cultural or historical heritage protected areas. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 11. The planning, construction and operation of transmission and distribution system infrastructure shall be presumed to contribute to a long-term reduction of nitrogen emissions and shall not require an assessment of nitrogen emissions in an assessment that may be carried out to comply with Article 6 of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC. | 11. In the pre-assessment stage to assess whether a transmission and distribution system infrastructure project is likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the site pursuant to Article 6 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC and the Commission Notice on assessment of plans and projects in relation to Natura 2000 sites – Methodological guidance on the provisions of Article 6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC 2021/C 437/01, nitrogen emissions arising from the planning, construction and maintenance of the project shall not constitute grounds for refusing to grant the permit where the pre-assessment indicates that the project is expected to contribute to a long-term reduction in nitrogen emissions through its operation, and provided that the project includes standardised techniques and best practices to minimise the emissions. Where those conditions are met, the nitrogen emissions referred to in this paragraph shall not, in themselves, require an appropriate assessment under Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. When assessing whether satisfactory alternative solutions to transmission or distribution system infrastructure projects, and associated equipment, exist for the purposes of Articles 6(4) and Article 16(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7), point (d), of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1) of Directive 2009/147/EC, the condition of having no satisfactory alternatives shall be fulfilled where there are no satisfactory alternative solutions capable of achieving the same objective of the project in question, in terms of the development of the same capacity through the same technology within the same or similar timeframe and without resulting in significantly higher costs. | 1. When assessing whether satisfactory alternative solutions to transmission or distribution system infrastructure projects, and associated equipment, exist for the purposes of Articles 6(4) and 16(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7), point (d), of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1) of Directive 2009/147/EC, the condition of having no satisfactory alternatives shall be fulfilled if there are no satisfactory alternative solutions capable of achieving similar objectives of the project in question, in terms of the development of similar capacity through a similar technology within a reasonable timeframe and without resulting in significantly higher costs. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. When implementing compensatory measures for transmission or distribution system infrastructure projects, and associated equipment, for the purpose of Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, in justified cases and where it can be reasonably demonstrated that the plan or project would not irreversibly affect the ecological processes essential for maintaining the structure and functions of the site and would compromise the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network before compensatory measures are put into place, allow for such compensatory measures to be carried out in parallel with the implementation of the project. Member States may allow for those compensatory measures to be adapted over time in accordance with the precautionary principle, depending on whether the significant negative effects are expected to arise in the short, medium or long term.; | 2. When implementing compensatory measures for transmission or distribution system infrastructure projects, and associated equipment, for the purpose of Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, in justified cases and where it can be reasonably demonstrated that the plan or project would not adversely affect the integrity of the site within the meaning of Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, nor compromise the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network before compensatory measures are put into place, allow for such compensatory measures to be carried out in parallel with the implementation of the project . Member States shall ensure those compensatory measures are adapted over time in accordance with the precautionary principle, depending on whether the significant negative effects are expected to arise in the short, medium or long term.; |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (d) be in line with the integrated national energy and climate plan and its updates, take into account the state of play in the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, be consistent with targets set by Directive (EU) 2018/2001, follow the application of the energy efficiency first principle in accordance with Article 27 of Directive (EU) 2023/1791 and support the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 ; | (d) be in line with the integrated national energy and climate plan and its updates, take into account the state of play in the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, be consistent with targets set by Directive (EU) 2018/2001, follow the application of the energy efficiency first principle in accordance with Article 27 of Directive (EU) 2023/1791, support the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 and support progress towards strengthened resilience and reduced vulnerability to climate change as referred to in Article 5(1) of that Regulation, as well as be in line with the Union’s environmental and biodiversity objectives and requirements; |
| 25 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1119/oj) | 25 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1119/oj) |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (da) the following point da is inserted: | |
| take into account the available best practices for avoiding and minimising negative impacts and, where feasible, for creating positive impacts, on nature, in accordance with the mitigation hierarchy, including sensitivity mapping. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2a. The Commission shall assist transmission system operators in the consideration of nature-protection aspects as part of the elaboration of the ten-year network development plan, including by facilitating the use of reliable geospatial databases and assessment tools and sensitivity maps for biodiversity and nature conservation, for the purpose of minimising the impacts on the environment and biodiversity from the deployment of grid infrastructure. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. In circumstances where an authorisation, such as a licence, permission, concession, consent or approval, is required for the construction or operation of natural gas facilities, hydrogen production facilities, and hydrogen system infrastructure, Member States or any competent authority they designate, shall grant authorisations to build or operate such facilities, infrastructure, pipelines or associated equipment within their territory, in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 11 and paragraph 16. Member States or any competent authority they designate, may also grant authorisations on the same basis for the supply of natural gas and hydrogen and for wholesale customers.; | 1. In circumstances where an authorisation, such as a licence, permission, concession, consent or approval, is required for the construction or operation of natural and renewable gas facilities, hydrogen production facilities, and hydrogen system infrastructure, Member States or any competent authority they designate, shall grant authorisations to build or operate such facilities, infrastructure, pipelines or associated equipment within their territory, in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 11 and paragraph 16. Member States or any competent authority they designate, may also grant authorisations on the same basis for the supply of natural gas and hydrogen and for wholesale customers.; |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 5c. In the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 concerning hydrogen production facilities and hydrogen system infrastructure, Member States shall ensure that the lack of reply by the relevant competent national authorities within the deadline referred to in paragraph 5 results in the specific steps to be considered as approved, except for the environmental decisions and where the principle of administrative tacit approval is not recognised in the national legal system of the Member State concerned. | 5c. Where a competent authority does not take a decision or complete an intermediary administrative step within the applicable deadline, it shall, without delay, inform the applicant and the contact point or points referred to in paragraph 8 of the reasons for the delay, the remaining steps to be completed and the expected date of completion. That information shall be made available through the digital platforms referred to in paragraph 16. This paragraph shall not affect any right to compensation or other remedies provided for under national law. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 5d. All decisions shall be made publicly available, including final decisions granted tacitly following the lack of reply by the relevant competent authorities.; | 5d. All decisions taken in the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made publicly available.; |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| ba. the following paragraph is inserted: | |
| 5da. In the pre-assessment stage to assess whether a hydrogen system infrastructure project is likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the site pursuant to Article 6 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC and the Commission Notice on assessment of plans and projects in relation to Natura 2000 sites – Methodological guidance on the provisions of Article 6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC 2021/C 437/01, nitrogen emissions arising from the planning, construction and maintenance of the project shall not constitute grounds for refusing to grant the permit where the pre-assessment indicates that the project is expected to contribute to a long-term reduction in nitrogen emissions through its operation, and provided that the project includes standardised techniques and best practices to minimise the emissions. Where those conditions are met, the nitrogen emissions referred to in this paragraph shall not, in themselves, require an appropriate assessment under Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (ca) the following paragraph 8a is inserted: | |
| 8a. Where more than one administrative step, assessment, consultation or decision is required for hydrogen production facilities and hydrogen system infrastructure, Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities organise those steps in parallel to the greatest extent possible, provided that this does not affect the quality of environmental assessments, public participation or the substantive requirements of Union law. |
Annex: declaration of input 4 blocks
Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteur for opinion declares that he included in his opinion input on matters pertaining to the subject of the file that he received, in the preparation of the opinion, prior to the adoption thereof in committee, from the following interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register, or from the following representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies:
| 1. Interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register |
| Solar Power Europe |
| Renewable Grid Initiative |
| WindEurope |
| EURELECTRIC |
| ChargeUp Europe |
| FASTNED |
| ClientEarth |
| CAN Europe |
| BirdLife international |
| European Environmental Bureau |
| Danish Industry |
| The Nature Conservancy |
| 2. Representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies |
Where natural persons are identified in the list by their name, by their function or by both, the rapporteur for opinion declares that he has submitted to the natural persons concerned the European Parliament's Data Protection Notice No 484 (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/data-protect/index.do), which sets out the conditions applicable to the processing of their personal data and the rights linked to that processing.
Procedure pages and committee votes
How the committees handled the text and how their members voted on it. Collapsed.
Procedure – committee asked for opinion 1 block
| Title | Amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001, (EU) 2019/944, (EU) 2024/1788 as regards acceleration of permit-granting procedures | |
| References | COM(2025)1007 – C10-0341/2025 – 2025/0400(COD) | |
| Committee(s) responsible Date announced in plenary | ITRE 12.2.2026 | |
| Opinion by Date announced in plenary | ENVI 12.2.2026 | |
| Rapporteur for opinion Date appointed | Rasmus Nordqvist 11.3.2026 | |
| Discussed in committee | 5.5.2026 | |
| Date adopted | 15.6.2026 | |
| Result of final vote | +: –: 0: | 67 3 11 |
Final vote by roll call by the committee asked for opinion 4 blocks
67 · For
- ECR
- Sergio Berlato, Paolo Inselvini, Ondřej Krutílek, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Aurelijus Veryga
- ESN
- Volker Schnurrbusch
- EPP
- Peter Agius, Bartosz Arłukowicz, Raúl de la Hoz Quintano, Herbert Dorfmann, Marco Falcone, Borja Giménez Larraz, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Niels Flemming Hansen, Esther Herranz García, Seán Kelly, Peter Liese, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Gabriel Mato, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Jessica Polfjärd, Massimiliano Salini, Susana Solís Pérez, Hélder Sousa Silva, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Adrián Vázquez Lázara
- Patriots
- Barbara Bonte, Valérie Deloge, Anne-Sophie Frigout
- Renew
- Grégory Allione, Jeannette Baljeu, Stine Bosse, Pascal Canfin, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Svenja Hahn, Martin Hojsík, Ana Vasconcelos, Emma Wiesner, Michal Wiezik
- S&D
- Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Thomas Bajada, Mohammed Chahim, Christophe Clergeau, Annalisa Corrado, Heléne Fritzon, Sandra Gómez López, Pierfrancesco Maran, Alessandra Moretti, Maria Noichl, Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Günther Sidl, Marta Temido, Kristian Vigenin
- The Left
- Per Clausen, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau, Martin Günther, Anja Hazekamp, Catarina Martins
- Greens
- David Cormand, Martin Häusling, Pär Holmgren, Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz, Lena Schilling, Thomas Waitz
11 · Abstained
- ECR
- Beatrice Timgren, Alexandr Vondra
- No group
- Ondřej Dostál
- EPP
- Andrea Wechsler
- Patriots
- Mireia Borrás Pabón, Susanna Ceccardi, Roman Haider, Ondřej Knotek, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová, Silvia Sardone
Connections
The dossier, the decisions on this text and its other versions.
No connections found for this item.
Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001, (EU) 2019/944, (EU) 2024/1788 as regards acceleration of permit-granting procedures”. Text, 16 June 2026. docId ENVI-AD-786680. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/texts/ENVI-AD-786680 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Data: EP Open Data API: document record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/documents/ENVI-AD-786680 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-text-envi-ad-786680,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001, (EU) 2019/944, (EU) 2024/1788 as regards acceleration of permit-granting procedures}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-06-16},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/texts/ENVI-AD-786680}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/texts/ENVI-AD-786680},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Text. docId ENVI-AD-786680. Data: EP Open Data API: document record (CC BY 4.0)}
}