Leading energy companies increase pressure on EU leaders for a revitalized energy policy

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Meeting in Brussels, the day before the European Council focused on energy and tax fraud on 22 May 2013, these eight energy companies agreed on a joint statement to underline the seriousness of the current challenges for the sector and to propose appropriate policy actions. Indeed the lack of visibility and regulatory uncertainty will inevitably lead to an absence of energy investments with negative effects on security of supply, employment and reactivation of the European economy. The status quo is simply not an option.

The signatories remain committed to the EU

Source: IWR Online, 22 May 2013