The EU consults energy union with Polish authorities

Maroš Šefčovič, the Vice President of the European Commission, in charge ofEnergy Union, said that the EU has been considering dual approach (business-institutional) to the new framework within the EU. Commissioner Šefčovič discussed the matter with Poland’s Prime Minister and the Minister of the Economy on Monday, the Polish Radio reported. Maroš Šefčovič admitted that members and companies from Western Europe unlike the ones from Eastern part of the EU want joint energy purchase to be made on business terms. The new approach is to take into account the EU law and WTO regulations as well as solutions which would allow to combine demand in case of crisis. Minister Janusz Piechociński informed the commissioner about Poland’s efforts regarding diversification of gas suppliers. Donald Tusk, the current President of The European Council and the former Poland’s PM is the author of the idea of establishing an energy union within the EU. Tusk has been supporting his proposal since April 2014. The EU will present the final proposal until February 25.