Forging the External Dimension of the Energy Policy of the European Union

There is a need for a cohesive, EU-wide energy policy to ensure security of supply and reduce demand, hereby reducing the dependence of Europe on foreign energy supplies. But the actual creation of such a policy must overcome a host of obstacles, including member states’ wish to protect their sovere...

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Published in:The Electricity journal 2010, Vol.23 (1), p.57-66
Main Author: Nowak, Bartlomiej
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AVAILABILITY
DEMAND
Economic relations
ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SUPPLIES
EUROPEAN UNION
FOREIGN POLICY
Free trade and protection
INDUSTRY
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
SECURITY
Self-determination, National
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Summary:There is a need for a cohesive, EU-wide energy policy to ensure security of supply and reduce demand, hereby reducing the dependence of Europe on foreign energy supplies. But the actual creation of such a policy must overcome a host of obstacles, including member states’ wish to protect their sovereignty, protectionism of national industries, and different approaches to Russia among member states.
ISSN:1040-6190
1873-6874
DOI:10.1016/j.tej.2009.12.005