Baltic States Fully Integrated into European Energy Grid

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia successfully disconnected from the Soviet-era grid and became part of the European energy network, marking a significant milestone in their integration into the EU's internal energy market. The European Commission confirmed this development in a statement, noting that the Baltic States are now connected to the European continental network through Poland.

"This allows the Baltic States to operate their own energy systems under common and transparent European rules."

The Commission emphasized that the synchronization of the Baltic energy systems not only strengthens the security of supply across the European Union but also supports the integration of renewable energy, leading to potential benefits for consumers through reduced energy costs.

The integration project, which has been described as a "flagship" initiative, has garnered exceptional political, technical, and financial backing from the European Commission over the past 15 years.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking at the event in Vilnius, Lithuania, remarked, "The last electricity grids in Europe still linked to Russia are now fully integrated into Europe's internal energy market, with the support of over 1 billion euros of European funding over the years."

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