https://legal.excellentwiki.com/eu/energy-law/ Recent content in energy law on ExcellentWiki - Legal Encyclopedia Hugo en-US Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/eu/energy-law/eu-energy-law/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/eu/energy-law/eu-energy-law/ <h2 id="legal-basis-article-194-tfeu">Legal Basis: Article 194 TFEU</h2> <p>EU energy law derives its primary legal basis from <strong>Article 194 TFEU</strong>, introduced by the Lisbon Treaty (2009). Article 194(1) establishes four policy objectives: ensuring the functioning of the energy market; ensuring security of supply; promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy; and promoting network interconnection. Article 194(3) preserves Member States&rsquo; <strong>right to determine the conditions for exploiting their own energy resources</strong> and the choice between energy sources — affirmed in <em>Czech Republic v. European Parliament and Council</em> (C-5/16) concerning nuclear sovereignty. The <strong>internal energy market</strong> is founded on Articles 26, 114, and 194 TFEU, with cross-border infrastructure under Articles 170–172 TFEU (TEN-E).</p>