Legal, technical and financial challenges facing energy communities in central and eastern Europe

Briefing    |    22 December 2025

Energy communities are pivotal to the clean energy transition in central and eastern Europe, yet significant barriers continue to limit their growth. Despite their importance, the proposed 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework lacks dedicated funding for these initiatives.

This briefing identifies the legal, technical and financial barriers facing energy communities in five EU Member States –the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland and Romania – as they seek to integrate into their respective national energy systems.