State of the Energy Union: the political work has yet to be done

The European Commission appears to be making a valiant effort at getting the Energy Union’s goals internalised into an institutional process that does not scare off Member States wary of “more Europe”. However, writes Oliver Sartor of the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI), the key test for the Energy Union will be how well it can succeed at getting Member States to buy into its objectives. The Energy Union incorporates many different policies and measures, says Sartor, but the Commission still seems reluctant to ask Member States to make clear commitments and develop a long-term vision of their energy transition. >> Lire la tribune State of the Energy Union: the political work has yet to be done sur le site d'Energy Post [...]