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Commissioner Simson to participate in Energy Council on 28 March
The Commissioner will present the Commission’s recent proposal to reform the EU’s electricity market design during the Energy Council taking place in Brussels.
Commission report underlines positive impact of the gas storage regulation
EU countries made ‘substantial and unprecedented efforts’ to refill their gas storage facilities in 2022, surpassing the legislative 80% EU-wide storage level target and reaching 94.9% by 1 November 2022.
Pact for Skills: Launch of large-scale renewable energy skills partnership
The renewable energy trade associations and representatives of installers of clean technologies, with the support of the European Commission, have set up a large-scale skills partnership for the renewable energy industrial ecosystem.
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New reports highlight 3rd quarter impact of gas supply cuts
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Russia’s unjustified military aggression against Ukraine and its weaponisation of gas supplies have provoked an unprecedented energy crisis for the EU. They have caused a sharp rise in energy prices and compromised our security of energy supply. This exceptional situation requires a strong and coordinated response from the EU. The new measures proposed now aim to strengthen the resilience and efficiency of the Energy Union for the coming winters.