Towards a balanced European energy system

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Ongoing (updated on 01/04/2025) - Bureau decision date: 23/01/2025
Reference
TEN/847-EESC
Opinion Type
Own-initiative opinion
Rapporteur
Zsolt KÜKEDI
Civil Society Organisations - GR III
Hungary
Co-rapporteur
Philippe CHARRY
Workers - GR II
France
Plenary session number
597
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Fit for 55
Competitiveness
European Energy Community

Practical information

  • Composition of the study group
  • Administrator: Giorgia BORDIGNON, Assistant: Maria Grazia RUOCCO
  • Foreseen for the TEN section meeting:  27 May 2025
  • Foreseen for the EESC plenary session:  18-19 June 2025
  • The EU Youth Test at the EESC is being applied to this opinion.  Human Development Research Initiative  was chosen by a group of interested youth organisations to represent all of them during the opinion-making process.

Background

The energy system in Europe is becoming more unbalanced due to the growing share of weather-dependent renewable sources like wind and solar, which are intermittent. Stable energy sources are needed for reliable power supply, but the energy source used in this case are often fossil fuels.

A balanced European energy system is essential not only for ensuring energy stability and balance, but also for achieving climate goals, making use of regional potential, promoting economic growth and social impact, and advancing technological innovation and leadership.

The aim of the opinion is to look at how Member States can balance their growing renewable energy systems while maintaining stability and moving towards decarbonisation. The focus is on ensuring that intermittent energy sources are properly integrated into the energy system.