EU refers Bulgaria to Court of Justice over failure to transpose electricity market rules

The European Commission is referring Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice for failing to fully transpose Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal electricity market. This is a legal enforcement action under EU infringement procedures, indicating persistent non-compliance. The move underscores EU pressure on member states to align with internal energy market regulations, potentially affecting Bulgaria's energy sector integration and regulatory alignment.