Inclusion of the Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives in the Energy Community Treaty: An urgent imperative
Briefing | 1 December 2025
This briefing explains why the Birds Directive, Habitats Directive and Water Framework Directive need to be included in the Energy Community Treaty, in order to minimise the impact of energy generation and transmission on water and biodiversity and ensure a level playing field in the common energy market between the EU and the Energy Community countries.
Clear and well-balanced rules benefit everyone, including investors, who need predictability and clarity in order to plan projects that have a high chance of succeeding.
This publication is also available in local languages.
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