Overview
This report covers parliamentary questions (PQs) published between 23.08.2026 and 30.08.2026. The documented inquiries reflect a strong focus on the European Union’s energy transition, encompassing themes such as the rollout of renewable energy infrastructure, the financial sustainability of building renovations, and the strategic diversification of critical raw materials and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Other prominent topics include the economic impact of the Electrification Action Plan, the governance of the Just Transition Fund, and the compatibility of national Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) conditions with the single market. In total, this report tracks 10 PQs. Of these, 9 have been answered by the European Commission, while 1 remains pending.
❗ Photovoltaic Park Construction in Preveza
In written question E-002458/2026, submitted on 15 June 2026, Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (NI) raised concerns regarding the construction of a 1,000-acre photovoltaic park in Kamarina, Preveza, questioning the environmental and cultural impact of the project and arguing that such renewable energy investments primarily serve corporate profitability while exacerbating energy poverty. In a response on 19 August 2026, Commissioner Jørgensen stated that the European Green Deal benefits citizens by improving air quality and lowering electricity prices, noting that wind and solar growth has significantly reduced the influence of expensive fossil generators on power prices. Jørgensen emphasised that the Renewable Energy Directive includes obligations for community participation and benefit-sharing, while clarifying that the assessment and authorisation of individual projects remain the primary competence of national authorities.
❗ Economic Impact of the Electrification Action Plan
In written question E-002269/2026, submitted on 3 June 2026, Mathilde Androuët (PfE) questioned the total cost of the AccelerateEU electrification action plan for households, SMEs, and rural areas, asking whether the Commission would abandon measures that force the premature replacement of vehicles, boilers, or professional tools during a cost-of-living crisis. In a response on 19 August 2026, Commissioner Jørgensen clarified that the Electrification Action Plan, adopted on 17 July 2026, does not impose obligations on consumers but focuses on reducing the price gap between electricity and fossil fuels. Jørgensen highlighted the economic benefits of switching to cleaner technologies, noting that battery-electric vehicles can save users up to 78% compared to fossil-fuelled cars and that transitioning to heat pumps can cut an average EU household’s heating bill by up to 60%.
❗ Implementation and Financial Sustainability of the EPBD
In written question E-002171/2026, submitted on 28 May 2026 by Sophie Wilmès (Renew) and ten co-signatories, MEPs inquired about the feasibility, operational flexibility, and financial sustainability of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), particularly concerning structural disparities between Member States and the capacity to support vulnerable households. In a response on 19 August 2026, Commissioner Jørgensen underlined that the EPBD already provides ample flexibility for Member States to tailor measures to their national contexts, including cost-benefit exemptions. Jørgensen noted that the directive requires regular reviews of national building renovation plans and highlighted that the Social Climate Fund, financed through the emissions trading system, will support vulnerable households alongside national auction revenues.
❗ Implementation of the EU Strategy for Islands
In written question E-002771/2026, submitted on an unspecified date, a Member of the European Parliament requested details on the implementation of the EU strategy for islands and specific support for regions such as Greece. In a response on 19 August 2026, Executive Vice-President Fitto clarified that while the strategy establishes a coordinated policy framework, it does not require Member States to submit formal implementation plans. Fitto outlined that the Commission provides continuous technical support through instruments like TAIEX-REGIO Peer2Peer and the Clean Energy for EU Islands initiative, highlighting that Greece’s 2021-2027 regional programmes and the GR-eco islands initiative allocate significant resources to sustainable resource management, climate adaptation, and the energy transition of small islands.
❓ RRF-Supported Clean Vehicles and Cross-Border Transport in Lithuania
In written question E-003225/2026, submitted on 6 August 2026, Virginijus Sinkevičius (Verts/ALE) asked the Commission to assess whether Lithuania’s national financing conditions for the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), which restrict the use of subsidised clean commercial vehicles strictly to domestic transport operations, are compatible with EU single market principles and the freedom to provide cross-border services. The MEP questioned the proportionality of this absolute territorial restriction regarding the scheme’s environmental objectives and asked if the Commission would prompt Lithuania to amend the condition to allow these vehicles to be used for cross-border freight and passenger transport. A response from the Commission is pending.
❗ Critical Raw Materials and Strategic Project Financing
In written question E-002608/2026, submitted on an unspecified date, a Member of the European Parliament inquired about the implementation of the Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Act and strategies to secure Europe’s supply chains through private investment. In a response on 21 August 2026, Executive Vice-President Séjourné highlighted that 60 projects were designated as strategic in 2025, with Team Europe mobilising over EUR 1.7 billion€1.7BCited figure for strategic projects via loans, grants, and equity since the RESourceEU action plan. Séjourné also noted the European Investment Bank’s commitment of an additional EUR 2 billion annually for CRMs, unlocking significant funding for lithium and gallium projects, while pointing to the proposed European Competitiveness Fund to further derisk investments.
❗ Implementation of the Just Transition Fund in Silesia
In written question E-002543/2026, submitted on an unspecified date, a Member of the European Parliament questioned the implementation, job creation potential, and overall performance of the Just Transition Fund (JTF) concerning the deindustrialisation of regions like Silesia. In a response on 21 August 2026, Executive Vice-President Fitto explained that the JTF programme for Silesia is the largest in the EU with a EUR 2.2 billion€2.2BCited figure allocation, of which 85% had been committed to selected operations by March 2026. Fitto noted that while the JTF does not prevent individual corporate restructuring decisions, it aims to help territories diversify their economies, projecting that by 2029 the fund will support the upskilling of over 105,000 people and the creation of nearly 2,785 jobs in Silesia, with future support planned through the upcoming National and Regional Partnership Plans.
❗ China’s Dominance in Latin American Critical Raw Materials
In written question E-002692/2026, submitted on 29 June 2026 by Alberico Gambino (ECR) and eleven co-signatories, MEPs sought the Commission’s assessment of the geopolitical risks posed by China’s expanding control over copper and critical raw material supply chains in Latin America, asking how the EU plans to strengthen its industrial presence in the region. In a response on 19 August 2026, Commissioner Šefčovič acknowledged China’s increasing refining capacity and mining operations abroad, noting that excessive concentration at any value chain stage creates vulnerabilities for the EU. Šefčovič highlighted that the Commission is pursuing strategic partnerships, such as Memoranda of Understanding with Chile and Argentina, and designated several domestic and international copper projects as strategic under the Critical Raw Materials Act to boost recycling, diversification, and the EU’s strategic autonomy.
❗ Southern Gas Interconnection in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In written question E-002030/2026, submitted on 18 May 2026 by Gordan Bosanac (Verts/ALE) and three co-signatories, MEPs raised concerns over Bosnia and Herzegovina’s legislative amendments fast-tracking the Southern Gas Interconnection, questioning the appointment of an opaque investor and warning of increased dependence on imported LNG and stranded fossil fuel assets. In a response on 19 August 2026, Commissioner Jørgensen stated that the Commission has urged Bosnia and Herzegovina to transpose the EU and Energy Community gas acquis. Jørgensen emphasised that the EU encourages the adoption of renewable energy solutions for district heating and noted that fossil fuel projects are no longer eligible for EU funding from the Western Balkans Reform and Growth Facility or the Investment Framework, which instead focuses heavily on supporting the region’s clean energy transition.
❗ Diversification of EU LNG Supplies and Foreign Investment
In written question E-002106/2026, submitted on an unspecified date, a Member of the European Parliament inquired about the diversification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and the role of US companies investing in European energy infrastructure. In a response on 19 August 2026, Commissioner Jørgensen reaffirmed that diversified energy imports from partners like Norway, the US, Algeria, and Canada are vital for EU energy security, announcing that the Commission will present a legislative proposal in 2026 to revise the energy security framework and structurally improve gas supply diversification. Jørgensen also clarified that while the EU remains open to foreign investment, such transactions are subject to the EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation, and stressed that the most sustainable pathway is channelling investments towards clean energy and energy efficiency.
