The European Commission plans to review EU laws on trans-European energy networks to modernize the electricity grid and expedite permits for infrastructure and renewable integration. Cost-sharing for grid financing is a major concern among member states, particularly with France's hesitance towards further integration with the Iberian Peninsula. The Commission aims to promote a political declaration among France, Portugal, and Spain by early 2026 and has identified eight projects to enhance the grid, estimating a need for €1.2 trillion by 2040. Criticism of the current permitting system highlights its inadequacy for renewable energy goals, with calls for more regulatory oversight and environmental protection. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)