The EPSU position summarises the study and draws our conclusions from it. The position also outlines a number of measures that are needed:

 Derogations should be possible regarding the opening of the market for domestic users and regarding the internal market itself in case of democratic decisions for an alternative approach

 No ownership unbundling

 Amendments to the directives to ensure that sufficient and well-trained staff are available. Investments need to be made in training and Research and Development

 Further steps need to be rigorously analysed if they contribute to:

• More democratic control

• Strengthened protection of users and public service obligations

• Employment in the sector and beyond

• Improved Reliability and Security

• Environmental protection

The Standing Committee adopted the EPSU position, 7 October 2005

 EPSU Contribution to the Progress Report on the Internal Market for Electricity and Gas - State of Play - Steps for the Future, contributing to the Lisbon Strategy, putting quality, reliability and security centre-stage, or how to bolster economic growth and competitiveness (Adopted by the EPSU Standing Committee on Public Utilities 7 October 2005)