EU Adopts New Rules Strengthening the Internal Energy Market
added: 2009-06-26
President Barroso and Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs have welcomed adoption of new rules on the internal energy market by the Council following a positive vote by the European Parliament in April. The new legislation is expected to strengthen the EU's internal energy market, give consumers more protection and the benefit of the lowest possible energy prices while offering companies the chance to compete on a level playing field.