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The article offers information on Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for the support of renewable electricity in Germany. Topics discussed include information of a scheme to support undertakings producing electricity from renewable energy sources; information of Preußen Elektra judgment of 2001 which ended a procedure on preliminary ruling C-379/98; and revision of the support scheme for renewable energies in 2012 which ending the long dispute.

The article outlines the German Coal Commission's report on reducing and finishing the coal-based power generation in Germany by the end of 2038. Topics discussed include importance of reducing the coal-based power generation in order to limit global warming, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute in the National Climate Protection Plan 2050; legal issues involved in phasing out coal-fired power generation for Germany; and importance of security of supply for the German economy.

The article offers information on European nuclear energy market. Topics discussed include views on market barriers such as old technology of centralized nuclear power, and Fukushima nuclear accident; planning by European union (EU) Member States are to build new nuclear power plants Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in England; and view son energy policy laws on EU.

The article offers information on government aid for electricity consumers in Germany. Topics discussed include European Commission declared full exemption from network charges for energy-intensive consumers related to subsidies that reduced electricity-related costs as illegal; views on the German Energy Act; and information on European Commission investigation on exemption from network charges and several decisions based on investigation for consumers.

The article presents an analysis of the July 1, 2014 judgment of the European Court of Justice in the case Ålands Vindkraft AB v. Energimyndigheten, which deals with restriction on the free movement of goods. An overview of the case is given, with an emphasis on the restriction established by limitation on renewable energy support schemes to renewable energy producers on the free movement of goods. The analysis made is based on the opinions of Advocate General Yves Bot.

An editorial is presented on Green Deal and to develop a pathway to a decarbonised Europe. Topic include aims to tackle a global problem, the EU plans to lead by example and use diplomacy, trade and development cooperation as well as setting standards for sustainable growth across global value chains.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics importance of involving all consumers in the energy transition, coal exit plan of Germany, and cross-border interconnection pathways in the European Union.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including renewable energy law and policy review in Europe; European energy market and climate protection; and electricity consumption in Germany.