The EU Council adopted an implementing decision on 10 February 2026 approving amendments to Lithuania's national recovery and resilience plan (RRP) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The update, requested by Lithuania due to objective circumstances, modifies 69 measures across green transition, digitalisation, and healthcare, including a new measure on electricity grid transparency and increased renewable energy targets.
The decision was adopted by the Council of the European Union under Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 (the RRF Regulation), which governs plan modifications. It follows Lithuania's formal request for amendment, submitted after the original plan was approved in 2021. The updated plan maintains the same overall financial contribution of €2.3 billion in grants, as the changes are financed through reallocation of existing funds.
Policy Orientations and Trade-offs
The amendments reflect a shift in priorities: Lithuania is increasing ambition in renewable energy deployment and grid modernisation, while scaling back some original investments deemed less feasible. The new measure on electricity grid transparency aims to improve market efficiency and consumer information. However, the reallocation reduces funding for some original projects, potentially delaying their implementation. The trade-off balances faster green transition gains against slower progress in other areas.
Impact on Stakeholders
- Lithuanian national authorities: Gain flexibility to adapt the plan to changing circumstances, but face administrative burden in implementing 69 modified measures.
- EU regulatory bodies: The Council and Commission ensure compliance with RRF rules, reinforcing oversight of national spending.
- Lithuanian energy sector: Increased investment in renewable energy and grid transparency benefits producers and grid operators, though some may face new reporting requirements.
- Lithuanian taxpayers: Benefit from more efficient use of EU funds, but may see delayed outcomes in non-priority areas.
Institutional Follow-up
The Council's decision is a formal step; the European Commission will now update the relevant legal commitments with Lithuania. The amended plan will be monitored under the RRF's regular reporting framework, with the next payment request expected in late 2026. No further Council action is required unless additional modifications are proposed.