Germany has reacted angrily to comments by European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso that he wants to crack down on energy monopolies.
"We are surprised by this rushing ahead by the highest level [in Brussels]," energy state secretary Joachim Wuermeling told FT Deutschland.
"We are in consultation with the commission. It is too early for final opinions," he continued.
The comments are in reaction to statements by Mr Barroso on Tuesday that Brussels is considering new...
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