In its third Rule of Law Report, the EU Commission again rebukes Hungary and Poland. Germany could also do more, for example, in the area of lobby transparency. However, the Brussels authority does not always live up to its own high standards. The European Parliament is now calling for consequences.
By Eric Bonse
In the contingency plan for the winter, the Commission wants to focus on savings at gas-fired power plants. However, industry and households are also to do their part to prepare the EU for a Russian supply freeze.
By Manuel Berkel
With energy prices high and rising, and inflation soaring, it is starting to look like the late 1970s all over again. But appearances can be deceiving.
By Redaktion Table
The Czech Council Presidency will focus on the European Union's energy supply over the winter. It is likely to continue as turbulently as it began.
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