Article 6Network investment
1.Member States shall establish a regulatory framework that:
(a)provides investment signals for both the transmission and distribution system network operators to develop their networks in order to meet foreseeable demand from the market;
and
(b)facilitates maintenance and, where necessary, renewal of their networks.
2.Without prejudice to Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003, Member States may allow for merchant investments in interconnection.
Member States shall ensure that decisions on investments in interconnection are taken in close cooperation between relevant transmission system operators.