The legally binding obligations of the Treaty establishing the Energy Community in the area of electricity are far-reaching and complex. In order to master the challenge, a common framework programme in the form of Road Maps was set up. In terms of structure, the Road Maps break down into six chapters, each chapter consisting of further, more detailed policy issues.
 

The adaptation and implementation of the acquis communnautaire constitutes the starting point for the Road Maps. As a next step the chapters from two to five deal with measures targeting the liberalisation of market in both electricity and gas sectors. Finally, the sixth chapter (Chapter 6 - Market Integration) brings together measures needed for the establishment of a trans-national energy market in the South Eastern European region.

In terms of time plan, the Road Maps comprise 5 distinct stages, namely drafting, agreeing, committing, implementing and monitoring. Nov 2006 marked the beginning of the implementation stage. The implementation phase entails substantial reporting obligations. Monitoring runs in parallel with the implementation phase.

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After having determined the framework, action plans with a preset line of action were formulated. Presented in a table format, the plan lists all the policy issues from chapters one to six. For every single policy issue, the plan defines needed action, deadline and institution in charge.

 

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