The southern gas interconnection in Bosnia and Herzegovina: why the proposed legal amendments are not in the interests of BiH and must not be adopted via an urgent procedure (BiH)
April 2, 2026
This briefing analyses the proposed amendments to the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Law on the southern gas interconnection, a pipeline planned to bring gas from Croatia’s Krk LNG terminal to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
True electricity market integration requires environmental compliance
March 19, 2026
The inclusion of electricity in the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has raised questions about CBAM’s impacts on EU-Western Balkans market integration. But in a new joint civil society position paper, we argue that market integration can only work with a level playing field on environment and climate, and CBAM can contribute to this.
Electricity market integration needs environmental compliance: Joint civil society position paper on CBAM and the Western Balkans electricity sector
March 19, 2026
The inclusion of electricity in the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has raised questions about CBAM’s impacts on EU-Western Balkans market integration.
How a pioneering Slovak town is modernising its district heating system
March 17, 2026
With fossil fuel phase-outs underway across Europe, many municipalities must urgently find ways to replace their coal- or gas-based district heating systems. Several resources are available from the EU to help municipalities plan and execute their energy transitions. One town in Slovakia has used these tools to modernise its own district heating system.
Changing the dealer, but keeping the addiction
February 26, 2026
Civil society reaction to new joint statement between the US and 12 central and eastern European countries
The weakest link: Towards a transmission grid that supports decarbonisation in the Western Balkans
February 26, 2026
For the Western Balkan countries to speed up their energy transformation, it is crucial to improve their transmission grids.
Fear and fossil fuels in Romania
February 11, 2026
A draft law supported by thirty members of the Parliament, aims to roll back Romania’s coal phase out and, at the same time, delivers a masterclass in manipulation.
Priority measures for energy efficiency in buildings: Discussion paper on energy poverty, energy sufficiency and deep renovation in the Western Balkans
January 27, 2026
In the Western Balkans, buildings use more than 40% of energy, and they are poorly insulated, inefficient and reliant on outdated heating systems, leading to energy waste.
Romania’s gas trap: Fossil fuel expansion threatens clean energy transition
January 14, 2026
The Romanian government is pursuing an increasingly contradictory energy strategy. On the one hand, it is preparing to heavily exploit Black Sea gas to increase consumption and drive industrial growth. On the other, it must meet ambitious targets for renewable energy, decarbonisation and energy consumption.
Kambarata hydropower project: greater scrutiny from international banks is needed
December 19, 2025
Kyrgyzstan is promoting the massive 1,860 MW Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) as a solution to its ongoing energy crisis. The project, a joint effort with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on Naryn River, is actively seeking funding from international financial institutions like the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB).
