This paper sets out to establish what are three key barriers preventing greater cooperation and coordination in the electricity markets in Central and Eastern Europe. It does this by assessing the opinions of key individuals in the region collected through interviews and a questionnaire. The three barriers identified are: (1) the lack of cross-border capacity; (2) the need for common rules and regulation; and (3) a need for greater political support for regional action. The results presented here are part of a larger regional project assessing market barriers in the region.