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Naida Hausmann from the Energy Community Secretariat outlined the efforts in the region to establish a GO system and achieve mutual recognition with the EU.
The liberalisation of electricity prices for large and medium-sized companies in Kosovo, scheduled for 1 June 2025, is a necessary step to fulfil the country’s obligations under the Energy Community Treaty and to advance towards the goal of achieving a full liberalisation of the electricity market. However, the shift away from regulated tariffs also presents considerable economic challenges, particularly for energy-intensive sectors.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a climate policy by the European Union (EU). It aims to prevent carbon leakage – when production moves to countries with weaker climate rules – and to ensure fair competition between EU and non-EU producers. In October 2023, CBAM entered into force in a transitional phase, requiring EU importers to report the embedded emissions in certain goods (iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen, and electricity), without paying charges yet.
Kosovo’s adoption of Law Nr. 08/L-242 is a progressive step toward energy efficiency and decarbonization in the building sector. However, to fully align with the EU’s evolving regulatory landscape, Kosovo must undertake additional reforms.
Kosovo’s high dependence on fossil fuel-based electricity and inefficient energy consumption patterns create significant environmental, financial, and institutional challenges. Public and residential buildings remain a major source of energy waste, largely due to poor thermal insulation, outdated infrastructure, limited awareness, and slow implementation of energy efficiency measures.
Discover the European Commission's proposals to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy while reaching climate neutrality by 2050.
This briefing provides information about the interlinkages between circular economy and climate change mitigation. It is based on a literature review of recent modelling results and supports the 2025 Clean Industrial Deal and 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan.