Pledge to lift EU energy barriers

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Series Details 11.11.10
Publication Date 11/11/2010
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On 10 November 2010 the European Commission adopted the Communication 'Energy 2020 - A strategy for competitive, sustainable and secure energy'.

The Communication defines the energy priorities for the next ten years and sets the actions to be taken in order to tackle the challenges of saving energy, achieving a market with competitive prizes and secure supplies, boosting technological leadership, and effectively negotiate with our international partners.

On the basis of these priorities and the action presented, the Commission will come forward with concrete legislative initiatives and proposals within the next 18 months. This communication also sets the agenda for the discussion by Heads of States and Governments at the very first EU Summit on Energy on 4 February 2011.

Related Links
BBC News, 10.11.10: EU energy strategy envisages shared network http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11727012
Deutsche Welle, 10.11.10: EU calls for trillion-euro energy plan for next decade http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,6211126,00.html
EUObserver, 10.11.10: EU says joint-up energy grid will cost €1 trillion http://euobserver.com/9/31243
EurActiv, 11.11.10: Commission's 2020 energy plan fails to impress http://www.euractiv.com/energy/commissions-2020-energy-plan-fai-news-499634
European Commission; DG Energy: European strategies http://ec.europa.eu/energy/strategies/index_en.htm
European Commission; DG Energy: European strategies: Energy 2020 http://ec.europa.eu/energy/strategies/2010/2020_en.htm

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