The European Commission plans to implement a range of measures to lower energy prices and ensure security of supply. Plans to provide relief to businesses in several areas are outlined in two draft proposals.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission plans to allow new state subsidies to address rising energy prices. On Monday evening, it released the first details of the new state aid framework. It is also expected that there will be new opportunities for gas-fired power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating possible fraud involving EU funding for the renovation of a high-speed rail line in Spain. After a train crash that left 46 people dead, allegations of evidence tampering have also surfaced.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
In a letter to heads of state and government, Ursula von der Leyen outlines the measures the Commission is considering in response to high energy prices. In the letter, she also speaks out against the premature shutdown of nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel and Lukas Knigge
EU Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera provided more detailed information in Berlin on possible new subsidies for energy consumers. She also commented on the power plant strategy and the price of industrial electricity in Germany.
By Manuel Berkel
In an internal letter, the German Federal Cartel Office has warned the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy against consolidating market concentration by promoting new gas-fired power plants. The competition authority also commented on the controversial minimum bid size.
By Manuel Berkel
In terms of power price compensation for energy-intensive companies, Germany benefits financially from sharing a bidding zone with Austria. Different CO₂ emission factors allow the German government to issue additional subsidies.
By Manuel Berkel
The Federal Ministry of Economics (BMWE) wants to allow companies to receive both the industrial electricity price and electricity price compensation at the same time. It remains to be seen whether this is permissible under state aid law.
By Manuel Berkel
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen had announced measures to reduce energy prices. The result is an appeal to the member states to finally do their bit.
By Manuel Berkel
In addition to social housing, state aid for affordable housing will soon also be permitted. The Commission has released a draft decision to amend the state aid rules for public consultation.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
