European Commission 6 March 2025, Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/477 of 6 March 2025 on the applicability of Article 34 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council to the award of contracts for the activities related to the generation and wholesale of electricity in Belgium, with the exception of electricity generated in the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 nuclear power plants (notified under document C(2025) 1381)

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The Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/477 addresses the applicability of Article 34 of Directive 2014/25/EU concerning the award of contracts for electricity generation and wholesale activities in Belgium, excluding the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 nuclear power plants. It establishes that contracts related to renewable electricity generation receiving fixed and legally defined premiums do not meet the conditions for exemption from the Directive, thus requiring adherence to its procurement rules, while other renewable schemes linked to market prices may be exempted. The Decision is based on an assessment of market competition, access, and the nature of subsidies in the Belgian electricity market.AI