The day after emergency measures were announced, electricity and gas prices have dropped. There is also movement on joint EU gas purchasing ahead of the emergency meeting of energy ministers.
By Manuel Berkel
No EU enlargement without far-reaching reforms, a European air defense system and a new crisis program: In his keynote speech on European policy, the German chancellor lays out the steps the most important member state is prepared to take. The debate thus picks up speed.
By Till Hoppe
Consumers will soon be able to tell how well an electrical appliance can be repaired by looking at a new product label. France is taking steps to develop its repair index further, while Germany and other countries are waiting for a proposal from the EU Commission.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Three countries for, Germany against: An emotionally charged debate is emerging at the informal Gymnich meeting in Prague. At its core is the question of collective guilt – but there are also signs of a possible compromise: the suspension of the visa agreement with Russia.
By Eric Bonse
The Bulgarian transitional government wants to resume negotiations with Gazprom, while the pro-Russian forces in the country are gaining strength in the face of inflation and the energy crisis. Bulgaria could leave the European solidarity community after the parliamentary elections in October.
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The German government has been granted permission to give energy-intensive companies a helping hand in the face of rising electricity costs. The industry has been eagerly awaiting approval from Brussels. But how exactly the €27.5 billion will be distributed and whether it will deliver what it promises remains to be seen.
By Lukas Knigge
The Commission plans to present a legislative proposal for a new electricity market design next year. A Commission spokesman confirmed this to Europe.Table. A large-scale consultation is to begin already this fall.
By Manuel Berkel
The gas crisis is now being joined by the climate crisis. The extraordinary scale of the drought that is currently affecting Europe puts pressure on power generation. In the domino game of the European internal energy market, this does not bode well for next winter.
By Claire Stam
The latest turmoil on the energy exchanges has reignited the debate about caps on electricity and gas prices. EU-wide price caps modeled on those in Spain are also being discussed, according to reports from Berlin. The economist Veronika Grimm does not think this is a good idea.
By Manuel Berkel
Slovakia faces the threat of new elections in the fall after a possible breakup of the governing coalition. In the Czech Republic, an expected vote of no confidence is weighing on the EU presidency.
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