Energy, Environment & Transport

Berlin makes U-turn, backs joint gas purchasing at EU level

Berlin has belatedly committed to an EU platform for joint gas buying ahead of an EU summit on Friday to address the energy crisis. The move follows heavy criticism of Germany’s €200 billion energy “shield”, which exposed the widening gap between rich and poor EU member states. 

The German government has U-turned on joint gas purchases amid criticism over its "cannibalistic" €200 billion spending package. [EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN]

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Updated: 29-09-2024

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