EU NGOs Urge Commission to Keep Renewable Energy Directive Unchanged Ahead of Post‑2030 Energy Talks

A coalition of NGOs, civil‑society groups and industry representatives has urged the European Commission to avoid reopening the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) while negotiating the EU’s post‑2030 energy framework. The call comes just before the Energy Council meeting on 29 October, where the Commission will present its draft post‑2030 architecture. The coalition argues that maintaining the current RED safeguards the continuity of renewable‑energy targets and the regulatory certainty that underpins investment decisions. If the Commission were to amend the directive, it could trigger a cascade of adjustments to national renewable‑energy plans and potentially delay the EU’s climate‑policy milestones. The Energy Council’s deliberations will determine whether the RED remains stable or is subject to revision as part of the broader energy strategy.