Publication - February 20, 2015
On 25 February the European Commission is expected to release its plan for a European energy union. This non-legislative document will set out the Commission’s proposed priorities for EU energy and climate policy over the next two years.
© Gordon Welters / Greenpeace
On the same day, another Commission non-legislative document will kick off discussions on the EU’s strategy for the global climate conference in Paris in November. The Road to Paris communication will prepare the EU’s negotiating position ahead of Paris and propose the EU’s international carbon emission reduction and financial support commitments under a new climate agreement.
A third paper will take stock of Europe’s progress on power interconnections between countries.
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"The Commission’s idea of an energy union looks more like a confused shopping list than a coherent plan. If Europe is going to make the transition to a competitive green economy, investors need the right signals. A clear plan focussing on renewables and phasing out coal would cut carbon emissions, while maintaining Europe’s competitiveness, generating jobs and contributing to energy security."
Tara Connolly, Greenpeace EU energy policy adviser.
See our briefing for an analysis of the Commision's energy and climate plans:
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