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The Data Acts implementation creates several conflicts and disproportionate burdens for operators of critical infrastructure such as wind farms. Access to operational data is essential to fulfil service contracts and ensure energy security. Yet many customers do not respond to consent requests, making compliance with the Data Act impossible without breaching contractual duties.

WindEurope Response to The Circular Economy Act Public Consultation Introduction The European wind industry welcomes the European Commission’s initiative for a Circular Economy Act. We strongly support its objectives to accelerate Europe’s transition towards a more circular economy while enhancing the EU’s economic security, resilience, competitiveness, and decarbonisation efforts.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

WindEurope position on the EU Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act The upcoming EU Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act presents a timely opportunity to support the scale-up of clean technologies and contribute to the decarbonisation of European industry.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

[Please refer to attachment for WindEurope complete feedback] WindEurope, representing the entire European wind power value chain with more than 400 members, welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to increase the 2030 climate ambition level and the possibility of providing feedback on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive through this first consultation.

WindEurope strongly supports the adoption of a Climate Law enshrining the objective of delivering a climate neutral European economy by 2050. The EU has a critical role to play in setting the course for decarbonisation at home as the basis for its global leadership on climate action.

As WindEurope we welcome the EU’s commitment to raising EU ambition on decarbonisation. Carbon Border Adjustment would help leverage increased climate ambition from the EU’s trading partners, for instance through the implementation of meaningful emissions reduction mechanisms. It should of course be developed in line with WTO rules, as the Commission has said.

Decarbonising the economy and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 require reducing resources demand - through energy efficiency, circular economy, or lifestyle/behaviour changes as well as technology options to decarbonise the energy supply – like fuel-switching, renewable energy sources.

[Please refer to attachment for full response] The European Emission Trading System (EU ETS) is the central EU policy to regulate CO2 emissions and deliver effective signals to support the energy transition and fight climate change. A well-functioning ETS creates effective price signals for market operators and investors.

WindEurope welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed revision of the Cybersecurity Act (CSA) and the possible amendments to the NIS2 Directive. We broadly support the direction of the CSA revision, including the reinforcement of ENISA's mandate, the move towards EU-level cybersecurity certification schemes, the recognition of non-technical risks, and the establishment of an EU-level trusted ICT…

The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of international efforts to combat climate change. It was the first major economy to submit its intended contribution to the Paris Agreement and set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse emissions, improve its energy efficiency, and increase the share of renewables in its final energy demand by 2030.

WindEurope is the association representing the wind energy industry across Europe. We represent more than 600 members, including wind turbine manufacturers, developers, utilities, supply chain companies, ports, training providers, research organisations, training centres and other stakeholders involved in Europes energy transition.

WindEurope welcomes the consultation on this draft Implementing Regulation, which is decisive for the environmental integrity and effectiveness of CBAM. However, the proposal raises concerns for both the integrity and practical implementation of CBAM. While the proposal recognises carbon costs in third countries, aspects of it risk introducing uncertainty, administrative burden, and distortions.

WindEurope looks forward to cooperating with the European Commission on a Marine Spatial Planning that balances environmental protection with the deployment of offshore renewable energy. Please find attached our feedback in detail. Our main messages are: 1. The MSP Directive is working well for offshore wind.

WindEurope welcomes the European Commission combined roadmap and inception impact assessment on the Hydrogen & Gas Markets Decarbonisation Package and calls for this package to: - Foster renewable hydrogen in the hard-to-abate sectors - Ensure the development of a competitive European hydrogen market - Accelerate the deployment and reinforcement of a cost-efficient energy infrastructure WindEurope believes that a…

Transport is the only sector in Europe in which emissions have increased in the last decades. Today, transport emissions are nearly 20% higher than in 1990 , representing more than a quarter of Europe's greenhouse gas emissions.

WindEurope response to the Call for Evidence Electrification Action Plan 9 October 2025 Wind energy is at the heart of Europe’s energy transition. It already provides 20% of the EU’s electricity and is expected to grow from 236 GW today to 344 GW by 2030, according to WindEurope’s latest data1. The EU’s 2030 target stands at 425 GW in total.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

WindEurope welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft implementation guidance of the Cyber Resilience Act. We recommend that the guidance better reflect the reality of complex industrial systems, such as wind energy installations, which rely on a set of critical system functionalities spanning multiple digital components and are deployed as integrated systems with long operational lifetimes rather…

Long-term vision 1. Revise the TEN-E regulation making sure that it is fully in line with the EU’s 2030 and 2050 decarbonisation commitments; 2. Align the TEN-E revision with a revised Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) governance; Scope 3. Include a category for offshore hybrid projects; 4. Increase the deployment of smart grids and smart sector integration; 5.

WindEurope welcomes the initiative to update the NIS Directive to address evolving security needs, and the opportunity to review and provide feedback to the European Commission's current proposal. We want to raise your attention to the following points about the scope and the measures targeted for operators and technology vendors of distributed renewable energy assets: Detailed guidance at EU level about the type of…

The European Union wants to be climate neutral by 2050. Wind energy will play the biggest role in providing clean and competitive power: it is set to generate 50% of Europes electricity by 2050. And wind energy will be key for Europes energy security as mandated in the EUs REPowerEU strategy and the Wind Power Package. However, the EU is building only just over half the wind volumes it needs to reach its objectives.

WindEurope welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the revision of the NC RfG. Please refer to the attached document for full reasoning along with our suggested amendments. A summary of the key recommendations is as below: 1.

WindEurope welcomes the European Commissions proposal to amend the Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) to facilitate shipments between Member States of both fibre-reinforced composite material waste and permanent magnets from end-of-life or decommissioned wind turbines.

The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) brings new rules to scale up the manufacturing capacity and access to a secure and sustainable supply of net-zero technologies in the EU to support the EUs Climate & Energy targets. It introduces mandatory non-price criteria in auctions both prequalification and award criteria for a share of national auctions and tenders.

Introduction In the past couple of years, the EU's foreign direct investment (FDI) screening framework has played a crucial role in upholding security and public order objectives while also maintaining a EU economy that is open to foreign investment.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)