# Five EU countries demand UK pay for electricity market access

https://mins.news/en/item/137117

- euronews, 2026-11-10 11:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/five-eu-countries-demand-uk-pays-for-electricity-market-access

> The leaders of Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Luxembourg and the Netherlands want the UK to contribute to EU regional development funds in exchange for closer energy ties, creating another obstacle in negotiations before the 20 November summit.

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