TEN, Trans-European Networks
TEN are considered as key elements for the creation of an internal market and for the promotion of social cohesion. The cross-border transport, telecommunication and energy infrastructure is financed by the structural funds, cohesion fund and the European Investment Bank.
The future
The EU Constitution proposes that Trans-European Networks become a shared competence - EU law would therefore suppress member states' existing legislation and right to legislate in this area.
Links
http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/......energy_transport/en/tn_en.html