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Serbia energy sector and EU accession: Market reform, system constraints and credibility tests

Energy has become one of the most strategically sensitive components of Serbia’s EU accession process, not because of legislative transposition alone, but because electricity markets now function as a real-world test of regulatory discipline, institutional independence and economic resilience. Chapters related to energy, competition, climate policy and state aid converge in the power sector, making […]

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Europe: Electricity prices rise amid mixed wind and gas trends in late January

In the week of January 19, electricity prices rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week, particularly during the early days. The Nord Pool market of the Nordic countries recorded the largest percentage increase at 28%, while the N2EX market in the United Kingdom registered the smallest rise, 2.2%. In the EPEX

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Europe: Electricity demand shows mixed trends amid temperature swings in late January

In the week of January 19, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The Portuguese market recorded the largest increase at 4.8%, followed by Germany with a 4.3% rise. The Spanish market saw the smallest increase, 0.1%, while France and Italy registered rises of 3.2% and 1.2%, respectively. Both

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Slovenia: Electricity production drops in 2025 as hydropower and thermal output decline

Electricity production from Slovenia’s major river-based hydropower plants fell sharply in 2025, reflecting less favorable hydrological conditions compared to 2024. Plants on the Drava, Sava, and Soca rivers delivered just over 3.8 TWh to the transmission network, a decline of almost 25% from the previous year, which had been exceptionally strong. Despite the drop, actual

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Slovenia: Electricity generation rises slightly in December 2025 amid mixed energy supply trends

According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in December 2025 increased by 1% compared to the same month last year. Total net generation reached 1,280 GWh, which is 3% lower than in November 2025. In December, thermal power plant production rose by 3% year-on-year, while

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North Macedonia: Electricity generation in November 2025 shows strong hydropower growth amid lower thermal output

In November 2025, total electricity consumption in North Macedonia reached 602,989 MWh, while natural gas consumption amounted to 38.9 million cubic meters, coal consumption totaled 284,700 tons, and petroleum product consumption stood at 94,077 tons. According to the State Statistical Office, domestic production covered 85.4% of electricity demand, and 98.3% of coal consumption was used

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Montenegro approves €15 million project to modernize key 220 kV transmission line

Montenegro has approved a major investment to strengthen and modernize its electricity transmission network, paving the way for a project valued at up to €15 million. The initiative focuses on reconstructing the critical 220 kV transmission line connecting Trebinje, Perucica, Podgorica, and Koplik, a backbone corridor for regional electricity flows. The line has been in

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Brčko District approves electricity price increase following higher procurement costs

Electricity prices in Brčko District are set to increase following a decision by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERK), which approved higher tariffs within the framework of universal electricity supply. The adjustment follows the completion of a formal price-setting procedure, which included a public hearing held in Brčko last year. The review was launched after

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Croatia energy update: November 2025 electricity and hydrocarbon production

According to short-term energy statistics published by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, net electricity production in Croatia in November 2025 amounted to 1,256 GWh, a slight decrease of 0.6 % compared to 1,264 GWh in November 2024. During the month, hydropower plants generated 480 GWh (38.2 %), thermal power plants produced 349 GWh (27.8 %),

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Green electricity in Serbia: What industrial buyers need to know about origin, verification and credibility

For industrial power buyers in Serbia, green electricity is no longer a branding add-on or a sustainability slogan. By 2025–2026, it has become a regulated, auditable, and increasingly scrutinised component of procurement strategy. Understanding what “green power” actually means in Serbia, how its origin is proven, and where the risks lie is essential not only

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