EU energy policy [What Think Tanks are thinking]

Faced with uncertain energy demand, volatile prices and possible disruptions to supply, the European Union is pushing ahead with efforts to fully integrate its still-fragmented energy market. The aim is to boost economic growth, foster innovation, ensure stable supplies and protect the environment.

The planned construction of the Energy Union
Energy Union is taking shape with the ongoing adoption of numerous policy proposals, such as those contained in the 'Clean Energy for All Europeans' package of 2016. Most recently, the European Parliament adopted new rules on the security of gas supply.

This note offers links to a selection of recent commentaries, studies and reports, from some of the major international think tanks and research institutes, which discuss EU energy policies.

The main sections in the guide comprise:

+ Energy Union
+ Implications of Brexit
+ Security of supply
+ Energy transition, infrastructure and climate change

Compiled by: Marcin Grajewski

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