Introduction

The ongoing energy transition within the EU creates tension between the energy industry and the new and amended rules of EU energy law. This tension is likely to continue with the EU 2050 decarbonization target driving the legislative activity in the EU energy markets as well as in other areas of EU activity. Reaching this target will require new rules, amendments to existing regulatory frameworks and the abolition of outdated laws and regulations. While the need for this transition is clear, energy companies must have the right to challenge new and amended rules when their rights under ...