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Agenda of the EU Energy Council on 26 June 2026
European grids package
Energy ministers will be invited to agree on the Council’s position (general approach) on the European grids package: the Commission proposals for the revision of the existing regulation on the trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN-E) and for the permitting directive, which were presented on 10 December 2025.
The aim of the grids package is to improve cross-border interconnectivity, boost electrification and speed up permitting for grids, while making cross-border infrastructure more resilient and secure.
The grids package is a key component of the “One Europe, One Market” roadmap to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness by reducing energy prices and decarbonising.
- European institutions agree roadmap to achieve “One Europe, One Market” by end of 2027 (press release, 24 April 2026)
- How the EU is greening energy (background information)
Energy post-2030
In view of the upcoming update on the current legislation for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and rules on national energy and climate plans, energy ministers will share their views on how the post-2030 energy framework should be designed to achieve the 2040 climate target while ensuring affordable, homegrown energy and enhancing the EU’s competitiveness.
The 2040 climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% was set in the amended European climate law, which entered into force in April 2026.
- 2040 climate target: Council gives final green light (press release, 5 March 2026)
- Climate change: what the EU is doing (background information)
- Fit for 55: how the EU plans to boost renewable energy (infographic)
- Fit for 55: how the EU will become more energy-efficient (infographic)
- Connecting energy infrastructure in the EU (background information)
- Boosting EU competitiveness: the way forward (background information)
Crisis in the Middle East: a coordinated response
The Council will take stock of the energy prices and supply situation and will discuss coordination and response measures to the energy impacts of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The focus will be on further enhancing transparency, cooperation and joint action, while preventing market fragmentation. Ministers are also expected to address preparedness and future-proofing EU energy security to protect both citizens and the economy.
- Commission proposes actions to protect Europeans from the fossil energy crisis and accelerate the shift to clean, homegrown energy (press release, European Commission)
- Main results – Informal video conference of energy ministers, 31 March 2026
- Where does the EU get its oil from? (infographic)
Practical information
- Meeting n° 4187
- Location: Luxembourg
- Time (indicative): 09:30
Preparatory documents
More information and updates: EU Council