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Statement

EU post-2030 energy framework

Statement

Topic

Energy system planning & implementation

Published 09 November 2026

Today, RGI publishes its statement on the EU’s post-2030 energy framework, outlining key considerations for shaping Europe’s future renewable energy and climate policy.

Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, energy affordability and security challenges, and growing competitiveness concerns, a strong and coherent energy transition is essential for Europe.

Main priorities

RGI highlights three priorities for the post-2030 framework:

01

Ensure policy predictability: Maintain clear, binding targets to provide long-term certainty for investment and accelerate the energy transition.

02

Recognise electricity grids as key enablers: Develop grid infrastructure in step with renewable energy deployment, electrification and growing flexibility needs.

03

Turn ambition into implementation: Strengthen policy coherence, coordination, institutional capacity and stakeholder engagement to ensure existing and future EU legislation delivers on the ground.

The post-2030 framework is an opportunity to build on Europe’s progress, address implementation gaps and accelerate a resilient, renewable-based energy system.

Read the full statement

RGI Statement on the EU post-2030 energy framework

Learn More

Tune into Foresight Climate & Energy today, to hear our CEO Antonella Battaglini and our Board Members Ariel Brunner (BirdLife Europe and Central Asia) and Bernard De Clercq (Elia) discuss RGI’s position and its wider considerations:

Watt Matters Episode: Plotting the EU’s post-2030 energy and climate pathway

Listen now

contact

Alexandros Fakas Kakouris

Senior Manager – Energy and Policy Systems

Alexandros Fakas Kakouris

Senior Manager – Energy and Policy Systems

t: +49 30 2332 11021
Alexandros joined RGI in March 2021 to support its Advocacy team. He is a fully qualified lawyer in Greece and prior to RGI worked as legal counsel in law firms and corporate environments in Greece and Germany. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and he is currently pursuing a Master of Business Law (MBL) with a focus on European and International Energy Law at the Technical University of Berlin.

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.

Alexandros Fakas Kakouris

Senior Manager – Energy and Policy Systems

Alexandros Fakas Kakouris

Senior Manager – Energy and Policy Systems

t: +49 30 2332 11021
Alexandros joined RGI in March 2021 to support its Advocacy team. He is a fully qualified lawyer in Greece and prior to RGI worked as legal counsel in law firms and corporate environments in Greece and Germany. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and he is currently pursuing a Master of Business Law (MBL) with a focus on European and International Energy Law at the Technical University of Berlin.

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.