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Minister highlights Brussels' acceptance of state return to REN

Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho stated that Brussels approved the state's return to REN's capital to enhance energy security.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Energy Minister of Portugal, Maria da Graça Carvalho, announced that the European Commission "welcomed" the return of the Portuguese state to the capital of the National Electric Network (REN). The statement was made in Brussels, where Carvalho acknowledged the importance of this public participation.

The minister stated that the state's presence in REN will contribute to promoting greater "energy security and sovereignty" in the country. This return is seen as an additional tool to monitor and follow energy policies.

Carvalho emphasized the relevance of ensuring that Portugal has greater control over its energy infrastructure. With this decision, it is expected that the security of energy supply in the country will be strengthened.

The statements were made in a context where energy security has been a focus, especially regarding European energy dependencies. Public participation in the management of REN is viewed as a strategic step in this direction.

So far, no further details have been provided regarding the specific impact that the state's participation will have on the management of REN or how the operationalization of this return will occur.

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