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Za Zemiata NECP complaint
About this case
Filing year
2025
Status
Pending
Geography
Court/admin entity
BulgariaEuropean Union → European Commission
Case category
Suits against governments → Failure to adaptSuits against governments → Just transition
Principal law
European Union → Secondary Law → Regulations → Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
At issue
Shortcomings of the Bulgarian Integrated plan for Energy and Climate violating EU law on the issues of renewable energy, decarbonization, energy efficiency and social equity, putting at risk both climate goals and the well-being of people and the competitiveness of the economy.
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Summary
On 19th April 2025 Association “Za Zemiata (For the Earth) files a complaint with the European Commission alleging serious gaps in the final version of Bulgaria's National Plan on Energy and Climate Plan, which was uploaded on the EC website on 15 January 2025 without a public consultation. The complaint urges the EC to open an infringement procedure against Bulgaria until the EU requirements to end fossil fuel subsidies and direct funds to energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as concrete measures against energy poverty and full public involvement in decision-making are fulfilled. Within 12 months, the Commission must examine the complaint and decide whether to initiate proceedings.