The European Court of Auditors reports that the EU’s plan to reduce dependence on Russian energy is faltering, citing persistent infrastructure shortcomings. In a damning assessment, auditors point to weaknesses that limit the ability to unlock a fully integrated internal energy market across member states.
Across the EU, the report highlights insufficient electricity and gas grid infrastructure and inadequate cross-border interconnectors as key barriers. Auditors warn that without stronger connections between countries, energy cannot move as effectively where demand or supply conditions change. This affects the EU’s broader efforts to diversify supply sources and ensure security of energy provision.
While the outlet focuses on the implications for EU independence from Russian energy, it places the root cause on market integration and physical connectivity rather than on specific individual suppliers. The criticism centers on the pace and effectiveness of infrastructure progress needed to support an integrated energy system.
