On the first day of the EU summit, the heads of state and government had a heated debate about a strategy to combat record energy prices. There was also disagreement on what role nuclear power should play for the time being.
By Eric Bonse
The European energy market design already guarantees security of supply in the EU – this is what Dena CEO Andreas Kuhlmann is convinced of in an interview with Lukas Scheid. Measures such as the decoupling of electricity and gas prices or joint gas contracts are not very effective.
By Lukas Knigge
With its toolbox, the European Commission has shown the EU states how they can manage the current energy crisis in the short term. But long-term measures are also being examined to prevent future price shocks. One possibility: collective gas procurement and storage. But there is great disagreement about the impact and benefits of collective gas contracts.
By Lukas Knigge
Methane accounts for only ten percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. However, in the short term, it is around 80 times more harmful to the climate than carbon. Experts say that emissions could be significantly reduced, especially in the energy sector. The EU is planning a law to this effect and also wants to bring third countries on board.
By Timo Landenberger
Gas prices, and with them energy prices, are on a roller coaster ride. There is disagreement about the right lessons to be learned from the price hike. Some countries call for an energy union in which the EU Commission negotiates gas contracts for the member states. Others – including Germany – are critical of far-reaching market reforms.
By Lukas Knigge
