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Today, the Commission presents its package against high energy prices. According to the draft, there will be joint ventures for the joint gas purchase. Households could be forced to cut their energy use even further.
By Manuel Berkel
How can EU emissions trading be reformed so that climate protection is implemented, but the burden due to rising carbon prices is not to heavy? The political task amid the energy crisis could hardly be greater, which is why there is a need for discussion among stakeholders.
By Lukas Knigge
The price of gas must come down. That is why, starting next spring, the EU wants to collectively purchase a portion of the fuel and use it to fill the storage facilities for the following winter. Various models are under discussion.
By Manuel Berkel
At an informal meeting in Prague, most energy ministers agreed to further efforts to save energy and strengthen solidarity in the event of a gas shortage. A joint gas purchasing program is supposed to be launched as early as next year.
By Manuel Berkel
Tomorrow, the EU energy ministers will meet informally in Prague. The agenda will focus on the establishment of a platform for the joint purchase of gas, the decoupling of electricity and gas prices and the capping of gas prices. Germany offers to make concessions.
By Claire Stam
Even at the informal European Council, there was no sign of a common approach to curbing the rise in gas and electricity prices. The criticism of the Germans' go-it-alone approach was all the more audible. The double boom is not going down very well with the direct neighbors.
By Ella Joyner
Yesterday, the leaders of more than 40 countries met for the first time in Prague under the European Political Community. The new format is also aimed to demonstrate cohesion toward Russia. The debate on how to deal with the energy crisis dominated the meeting – but the EU states did not demonstrate unity.
By Ella Joyner
The menu of the day is the art of culinary diplomacy. Today is the day of European summits, which seem to favor the end of the week since the start of the war in Ukraine. The table order plays an important role during negotiations – and increasingly also the passerelle, a small bridge.
By Claire Stam