The Commercial Court of Kosovo announced yesterday that it has partially annulled the decision of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) on the entry of businesses into the free electricity market, describing it as unlawful and implemented in violation of legal procedures.
According to judgment KA.nr.301/25, the Court has annulled point IV of ERO's decision no.275/24 dated 05.04.2024 and has also completely annulled the notification dated 12.03.2025, which obliged businesses with over 50 employees or turnover over 10 million euros per year to switch to the open market from June 1. The Court emphasized that the decision is immediate and with direct legal effect, suspending its implementation until a final decision.
However, the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) has denied that this court decision completely annuls the liberalization of the market.
According to Kosovapress sources within ERO, the Court's decision is for a specific case and does not have a general effect on all businesses. ERO reiterates that its decision is in accordance with the legislation in force and remains in force for all entities not involved in this specific court case.
On the other hand, local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce have welcomed the Court's decision, considering it a confirmation of the violations committed by ERO in the transition process. They demand the complete cancellation of the market liberalization, warning of serious economic consequences if the implementation continues.
More than 1.300 private businesses are already part of this market.
In Kosovo, the liberalization of the energy market is foreseen by the Law on Electricity adopted in 2016, but its implementation has been postponed due to various circumstances.
Meanwhile, in European Union countries, the process of liberalizing the energy market began in the late 90s with the aim of increasing competition, efficiency, security and choice for consumers.
In the Western Balkans this process is still ongoing.
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