207. GAP ANALYSES BETWEEN THE LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK OF THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA AND THE EUROPEAN LEGISLATION

Aleksandra Krkoleva Mateska; Vesna Borozan; Petar Krstevski; Rubin Taleski; Stefan Borozan

Aleksandra Krkoleva Mateska Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Rugjer Bošković bb, P.O.Box 574, 1001 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Vesna Borozan Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Rugjer Bošković bb, P.O.Box 574, 1001 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Petar Krstevski Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Rugjer Bošković bb, P.O.Box 574, 1001 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Rubin Taleski Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Rugjer Bošković bb, P.O.Box 574, 1001 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Stefan Borozan Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Rugjer Bošković bb, P.O.Box 574, 1001 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

Keywords: electricity legal framework, national law harmonization, gap analysis

Abstract

This paper conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the ongoing development of legislation within North Macedonia's electricity sector when compared against the corresponding legal framework of the European Union (EU). Specifically, the initial overview promptly identifies North Macedonia's strategic alignment within the EU's political sphere and emphasizes the imperative need for consistent harmonization of national laws. Moreover, it becomes evident that achieving full EU harmonization in the electricity sector necessitates cooperation and the fulfilment of obligations stipulated in the Energy Community (EnC) Treaty. This treaty holds particular significance for North Macedonia as it stands as the country's legally binding agreement with the EU. Hence, monitoring the consistent fulfilment of the treaty requirements, along with assessing the stance adopted by competent institutions and the perceptions of professionals and the broader public in North Macedonia, portrays an overall image of the nation's readiness and commitment to the reform process in preparation for EU accession. Furthermore, given the dynamic nature of EU energy law evolution, especially amid the current tumultuous state of energy crises, EnC Contracting Parties consistently lag in the transposition and implementation of these laws. This paper delineates the imminent pending obligations that North Macedonia must address within this ongoing process.