Overview
This report reviews parliamentary questions (PQs) and Commission responses published during the timeframe of 20.09.2026 till 27.09.2026 (Monday → Sunday). The monitored documents reveal key thematic focuses on EU energy financing and market integrity, energy security and external partnerships, grid infrastructure and electromobility, and the socioeconomic impacts of national decarbonisation plans. In total, this briefing covers 8 PQs, of which 3 have been answered by the European Commission and 5 remain pending.
❓ EPPO Investigation into InnoEnergy Funding (I)
In E-003546/2026, submitted on 8 September 2026, MEPs Dick Erixon (ECR), Charlie Weimers (ECR), and Beatrice Timgren (ECR) questioned the Commission’s decision to award further grants to the EU-funded venture capital company InnoEnergy. The MEPs highlighted allegations of grant and VAT fraud currently under investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), alongside reported accounting shortcomings regarding an EU-supported battery sector training programme. They asked whether the Commission will seek recovery of misused funds and suspend additional funding. A response from the Commission is pending.
❓ EPPO Investigation into InnoEnergy Funding (II)
In a related inquiry, E-003545/2026, submitted on 8 September 2026, MEPs Dick Erixon (ECR), Beatrice Timgren (ECR), and Charlie Weimers (ECR) raised broader concerns regarding market distortion linked to InnoEnergy’s receipt of EUR 760 million€760MCited figure in EU grants. The MEPs asked how the Commission assesses the risk of a funding model where taxpayers bear the risk while financial gains are privatised, and whether it will cease subsidising businesses heavily reliant on public funds amid the green transition. A response from the Commission is pending.
❗ Greek State Aid Scheme for Energy-Intensive Companies
In E-003047/2026, a question concerning energy cost relief, Executive Vice-President Ribera provided an answer on 8 September 2026. The Commission authorised the Greek scheme under EU State aid rules (CEEAG), which allows reductions in electricity levies for eligible sectors exposed to international trade to mitigate relocation risks. Ribera confirmed that Greece must comply with transparency requirements, including publishing individual awards exceeding EUR 100,000, and noted that EU rules offer various frameworks to alleviate energy cost pressures for both energy-intensive companies and SMEs.
❗ Western Balkans Energy Transition and Kosovo’s Gas Infrastructure
In E-002961/2026, the Commission addressed inquiries regarding energy investments in Kosovo. In a response on 18 September 2026, Commissioner Jørgensen clarified that current EU external financing instruments do not fund new fossil fuel infrastructure projects, warning that large-scale gas investments could lock economies like Kosovo into long-term fossil fuel dependency. Instead, the Commission prioritises energy efficiency, renewables, and grid infrastructure to support alignment with the EU climate acquis, and expects international investments to cohere with Kosovo’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP).
❗ Energy Trade and Maritime Security in the Middle East
In E-002392/2026, the Commission answered a query regarding energy relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a response on 8 September 2026, Commissioner Jørgensen noted that while the UAE’s clean-tech market remains less open to European businesses, the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations are a strategic priority to improve market access and cooperation on renewables and critical raw materials. Furthermore, the Commission underscored the strategic importance of maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and supported resilient transport links such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
❓ Electricity Prices and ACER’s Role in Romania
In E-003535/2026, submitted on 8 September 2026, MEP Claudiu-Richard Târziu (ECR) addressed the challenges of high electricity prices and system adequacy in Romania. The MEP asked what measures the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) will take to better integrate regional markets and ensure internal market benefits reach Romanian consumers. The inquiry also requested the Commission’s view on investment priorities—such as interconnections, storage, or generation capacity—to reduce price volatility and support European industrial competitiveness. A response from the Commission is pending.
❓ NextGenerationEU Funding for EV Infrastructure in Italy
In E-003611/2026, submitted on 10 September 2026, MEP Danilo Della Valle (The Left) raised concerns regarding the implementation of electric vehicle recharging infrastructure under Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), particularly in the Naples metropolitan area. Citing stations disconnected from the grid, component theft, and a lack of interoperable connectors, the MEP asked what verification mechanisms the Commission will activate to link NRRP targets and funding disbursements to the continuous, transparent, and functional operation of these stations. A response from the Commission is pending.
❓ Socioeconomic Impacts of the Lignite Phase-out in Western Macedonia
In E-003558/2026, submitted on 9 September 2026, MEP Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (NI) criticised the socioeconomic consequences of the lignite phase-out in Western Macedonia, Greece. The MEP argued that EU-funded ‘just transition’ programmes and Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) investments have exacerbated energy poverty and unemployment, failing to replace lost jobs. The question asks for the Commission’s stance on demands to keep lignite plants open, compensate affected populations, and abolish the emissions trading system and energy exchange. A response from the Commission is pending.
