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EU4WBRegulators: Accelerating the Integration of Western Balkans Contracting Parties with the EU Electricity Market

This page presents the EU4WBRegulators project’s objectives, scope, target groups, and timeline, along with information on completed results and expected outcomes.

  • Cornerstones

    Cornerstones

    The main objective of the project is to accelerate the integration of Western Balkans electricity markets with the EU internal market by strengthening regulatory capacity, implementation, and regional cooperation.

    Timeline and budget
    • TIMELINE: The project will run from 2027 to 2028.
    • BUDGET: The Secretariat will manage and implement the project through a dedicated unit assigned specifically for this purpose, operating with a budget of EUR 2.631.578,97.
    Beneficiaries

    The beneficiary institutions of the project are the National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) of:

    • Albania
    • Bosnia and Herzegovina
    • Kosovo*
    • Montenegro
    • North Macedonia
    • Serbia

     

    Target groups

    Key stakeholders include:

    • National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) and their technical and executive staff.

    • Energy Community Regulatory Board (ECRB) and its experts.

    • Ministries and public authorities responsible for energy policy and legislation.

    • Energy market participants and other relevant stakeholders.

    Scope

    The project will deliver the following results:

    • Support fully operational regional capacity calculation and electricity market integration mechanisms across the WB6.
    • Support harmonised REMIT implementation and strengthen market surveillance capacities of regional NRAs.
    • Strengthen cross-border regulatory cooperation and contribute to a more resilient, transparent and competitive regional electricity market aligned with EU standards.

     

  • Implementation

    Implementation timeline

  • Deliverables

    Deliverables

    • Capacity-building and technical assistance for NRAs on EU energy legislation, EIP and REMIT.
    • Regulatory gap analyses, guidelines and recommendations to support national reforms.
    • Strengthened regional coordination and knowledge-sharing through the ECRB.
    • Practical tools and expertise to support market monitoring, enforcement and cross-border electricity market integration,


     

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Supporting a more integrated, secure and efficient electricity market across the Western Balkans.

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