Summary
A proposal to strengthen EU gas security through regional cooperation, emergency corridors, and a mandatory solidarity mechanism to protect vulnerable consumers. 10 28.10.2017
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energy
economy
social policy
european union
administrative law
public administration
international relations
Key points
- The regulation aims to enhance the security of gas supply through improved regional cooperation and solidarity mechanisms.
- A harmonized definition of protected customers, including households and essential social services, is established to ensure they receive priority during crises.
- Regional risk assessments must be completed and notified to the Commission by September 2018.
- Gas supply contracts with third-country suppliers that exceed certain thresholds must be automatically notified to authorities.
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