The Impact of the Energy Taxation Directive

Instead of comprehensive re-examination of the Energy Taxation Directive, the European Commission is examining whether ETD should continue the exemptions and lower tariffs for …

A freer energy market can power Europe’s security

Recent EC proposals fail to explain how alternative energy technologies such as fracking, a deeper energy trade relationship with Europe’s biggest trading partner – …

High-powered reforms to EU energy policy

The achievement of efficient and secure energy supply and a clean environment do not have to be conflicting objectives. However, meeting both goals will …

The Energy Union: why liberalisation matters

12 March 2015
 
The Energy Union can further the process of opening up and integrating energy markets within the European Union. However, there …

Promoting competition and energy security in Europe

Žilvinas Šilėnas, October 2014
 
The success of the internal market for products can and should be repeated for energy. Natural barriers to market …