Does the Green Paper correctly identify the key issues for future energy policy in the European Union?
3. The Green Paper correctly states that there are a number of new challenges in the energy sector which have to be addressed: the need for investment in infrastructure, rising import dependency, dependency on a limited number of supply countries, increasing global energy demand, rising oil and gas prices, climate change and the need to liberalise energy markets across Europe. The Association’s views on the six key issues identified by the Commission are outlined below. 4. Competitiveness and the internal energy market: Competitiveness and a functioning internal energy market are the sine qua non of European energy policy, as they provide the appropriate framework for investment. We welcome particularly the Commission’s efforts in ensuring correct and timely implementation of the Electricity and Gas Directives. 5. Diversification of the energy mix: The Association supports efforts to diversify supply sources and use the EU to speak with a more unified voice on political issues relating
