In a written parliamentary question submitted on 7 April 2026, French MEP Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (S&D) expressed concern that the European Commission's recent regulatory rollbacks are undermining the EU's electrification trajectory, putting at risk both the 2030 and 2050 climate targets and the viability of strategic sectors such as solar photovoltaics.
The question, filed under Rule 144, highlights that the EU met its 2020 climate and renewable energy targets thanks to a clear and stable regulatory framework that encouraged Member States to pursue decarbonisation and electrification. However, since 2024, Pellerin-Carlin argues, the Commission has weakened that framework, creating uncertainty. He specifically cites the relaxation of measures prohibiting the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles, which has led organisations like the French electricity transmission network to revise their electricity demand forecasts downwards. This revision, he contends, is seriously threatening the renewable energy sector, particularly the photovoltaic industry, which faces a negative outlook due to the legislative changes.
The MEP asks the Commission what action it intends to take to protect sectors affected by the revision of the European regulatory framework that is slowing down electrification. The question contains no concrete numerical targets or deadlines but signals a clear policy orientation: the MEP advocates for maintaining or strengthening the regulatory push for electrification to safeguard climate goals and clean-tech industries. The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks; its answer will indicate whether it shares the MEP's concerns or considers the regulatory adjustments appropriate.
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