2050 roadmap to re-boot stalled energy efficiency talks

EurActiv reported that Denmark, which would take over the EU's rotating Presidency on 1 January 2012, was likely to use the European Commission's Energy Roadmap 2050 as a tool to push through an agreement on the stalled Energy Efficiency Directive.

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EurActiv, 20.12.11: Danes outline environmental goals for EU presidency http://www.euractiv.com/sustainability/danes-outline-environmental-goals-eu-presidency-news-509821

ESO: Background information: Energy savings deal pushed back to 2012 http://www.europeansources.info/record/energy-savings-deal-pushed-back-to-2012/

EurActiv, 21.12.11: 'Tough talks' likely after MEPs back binding efficiency goals http://www.euractiv.com/energy-efficiency/tough-talks-meps-back-binding-efficiency-goals-news-509853

EurActiv, 27.2.12: Parliament split over energy efficiency bill ahead of key vote http://www.euractiv.com/energy-efficiency/parliament-split-energy-efficiency-bill-ahead-crucial-vote-news-511110

EUObserver, 13.2.12: Denmark seeks breakthrough on EU energy efficiency http://euobserver.com/885/115243

EurActiv, 23.4.12; Oettinger: Energy savings target still possible http://www.euractiv.com/energy-efficiency/energy-commissioner-energy-savings-target-possible-news-512307

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