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Concern over dependence on Russian gas underpins the EU initiative (Photo: net efekt)

EU leaders agree 'Energy Union' blueprint

EU leaders clinched a deal on Thursday (19 March) on measures aimed at reducing dependence on Russian gas and building a so-called Energy Union.

According to summit conclusions, they agreed to “accelerating infrastructure projects, including interconnections in particular to peripheral regions, for electricity and gas to ensure energy security and a well-functioning internal energy market”.

They also said they will be “fully implementing and rigorously enforcing existing energy le...

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