The European Commission announced its decision regarding Poland

The EC's official statement says that it has decided to refer the case against Poland to the Court of Justice of the EU amid Warsaw's failure to fulfill its obligation to submit a final updated integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP).

What is important to understand is that, according to the regulation, all member states were required to submit their final updated NECPs by June 30, 2024.

The Polish authorities presented their draft plan, and in April 2024 the European Commission published a corresponding assessment, including recommendations on where the country should increase its ambitions in line with the EU's 2030 goals.

A year ago, official Brussels decided to launch the infringement procedure by sending Poland an official notice of infringement.

As Poland has not submitted its final updated NECP, the Commission considers that the country has failed to fulfil its legal obligation and is referring the case to the Court of Justice of the European Union.