(16 February 2007) The Council of Ministers for Energy discussed a number of proposals of the European Commission to continue with the internal market for electricity and gas, 15 Febuary 2007.
Council members reached no agreement over the Commission's proposals on ownership unbundling. Last minute lobbying efforts of EPSU unions born fruit with governments and convinced several Member States that ownership unbundling is not a priority. First the provisions of the Directives should be implemented and properly evaluated before the further steps are made. This decision reflects the EPSU postion. EPSU has also argued that this discussion distracts from what is really important: addressing climate change and security of supply.It is a matter of some concern that the Council also did not reach agreement over more binding targets for the promotion of renewables. Views continue to differ.
- For the Council Presidency conclusions
- For the results of an EPSU meeting on ownership unbundling
For an EPSU letter to the German Presidency of the Energy COREPER
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