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Agenda of the EU Energy Council, 15 December 2025
Connecting Europe Facility
EU energy ministers are expected to reach a partial agreement (‘partial general approach’) on the 2028-2034 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
The proposal falls under the broader negotiations of the post-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF) and aims to provide the legal basis for investments in trans-European networks for transport and energy infrastructure, including military mobility and cross-border renewable energy projects.
The negotiating position would be ‘partial’ because it excludes financial and horizontal issues. These are currently being discussed as part of the negotiations on the next MFF covering the period 2028 to 2034.
- Commission’s proposal for a regulation establishing the Connecting Europe Facility for the period 2028-2034
- Connecting Europe Facility (CINEA)
- EU budget 2028-2034 (European Commission)
European grids package
Ministers will hold a policy debate on the upcoming European grids package, which is to be issued by the European Commission ahead of the Council meeting. The key goal of this initiative will be to contribute to the modernisation and expansion of European grids to support rapid electrification and help individuals and businesses access affordable, secure and clean energy.
The debate will provide ministers with the opportunity to engage on the main priorities, focus areas and strategic objectives of the package and the measures therein.
- Affordable energy (European Commission)
- Grid action plan (European Commission)
- How the EU is greening energy (background information)
The energy-security nexus
Ministers will also exchange views on the link between energy and security with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte.
They will address the vulnerability of energy infrastructure and how best to strengthen the interplay between energy policy and security both in the short and long term.
Other business
Under ‘other business’, Cyprus will present the work programme of its upcoming presidency of the Council.
Over lunch, ministers will be joined by the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, to discuss European security of supply and competitiveness in a shifting global energy landscape.
Practical information
- Meeting n°4144
- Location: Brussels
- Time (indicative): 09:30
Live streaming
- TBC: Public session – morning (Energy)
- TBC: Public session – afternoon (Energy)
- TBC: Press conference – Energy
Preparatory documents
Source – EU Council