# EU plan to break free from Russian energy is faltering, auditors warn

https://mins.news/en/item/51545

- euronews, 2026-09-09 15:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/09/eus-plan-to-gain-independence-from-russian-energy-faltering-auditors-warn

> A strongly worded report by the European Court of Auditors says inadequate grid infrastructure and cross-border interconnectors in EU countries are major obstacles to creating a fully integrated energy market and achieving greater independence from Russian energy.

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