Written question – Independence of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity expert group in the investigation of the 28 April blackout – E-002274/2025

Question for written answer  E-002274/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dolors Montserrat (PPE), Pilar del Castillo Vera (PPE)

The technical investigation launched by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-e) expert group into the blackout on 28 April 2025 includes representatives from Spain’s national grid operator Red Eléctrica de España (Redeia), which also happens to be one of the subjects under technical analysis.

In light of the above:

• 1.Does the Commission believe that the current composition of the ENTSO-e expert group ensures due independence, impartiality and absence of conflicts of interest – as required by the principle of good administration recognised in Article 41 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – given it is both a judge and party in the case?
• 2.Does the Commission intend to request an additional external report from the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, with the supervision of independent experts who have a proven and extensive track record in the energy market and are not under the influence of companies with an interest in the energy market?

Submitted: 5.6.2025