European Commission opens consultation on proposed electricity market reforms in the Netherlands; responses due by 12 October 2026.

Consultation on proposed electricity market reforms in the Netherlands - Energy

Publication date: 10 September 2026

The European Commission has opened a consultation on proposed electricity market reforms in the Netherlands .

Aimed at gauging opinion from public and private stakeholders, the consultation will feed into the Commission’s assessment of the planned reforms.

Under the Electricity Market Regulation 2019

943, Member States are required to outline reforms to their electricity market if and when they identify likely supply shortages.

Responses to this consultation on Dutch plans should be submitted by 12 October 2026.

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