European Commission Launches Infringement Procedures Against EU Member States
Brussels Targets Romania and Bulgaria Over Energy Rules
The European Commission has launched a series of infringement procedures against Romania and Bulgaria, citing failure to transpose updated European Union directives regarding the energy performance of buildings. Romania faces eight separate infringement cases, while Bulgaria is the subject of seven, as part of a broader enforcement action targeting all EU member states for missing the transposition deadline for the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Tightening Standards Under ‘Fit for 55’
The European Commission issued formal notices of infringement to member states that failed to incorporate the revised building energy efficiency rules into their national legislation by the stipulated deadline.
The Mechanics of Enforcement
Disparities in Compliance Failures
While Romania and Bulgaria are both under scrutiny, the scope of the Commission’s actions varies across the region. Romania currently faces eight infringement procedures, whereas Bulgaria is subject to seven.
The enforcement effort is not limited to these two countries; the Commission has initiated similar actions against all EU member states that missed the reporting window.