EU boss calls for “Energy Solidarity” on gas – VDL

The President of the European Commission is appealing to all EU countries to get ready to share their gas supplies in case other member states need them.

That could see Ireland sharing its own gas stocks if Russia cuts off or severely reduces its supplies to countries within the bloc. 

Ursula von der Leyen called for “energy solidarity” today when she announced new plans to reduce gas consumption in the EU by fifteen percent (15%) from the beginning of August until next Spring. The Commission is also proposing imposing mandatory cuts on member states, if there’s a severe gas shortage or an exceptionally high gas demand.    

Out words: of need

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