The second day of the EU Summit[/B] in Brussels seems to be turning into a thriller, as the final text of the conclusions is still being drafted.
According to the latest information, a new version of the text has been released, taking into account all the individual amendments and interventions that have been made.
All delegations are studying it, but it is still difficult to predict when the meeting will end.
Around 17:00, the "27" adjourned for a short break.
According to a European official, who spoke earlier on condition of anonymity, it is a very well-structured and constructive discussion. The starting point for member states is of course very different, but the goals are the same. So, it is very difficult to find an approach that suits everybody, as pointed out.
The discussion is also quite technical.
For his part, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated his proposal on the need to impose a cap on the price of gas and address the pass-through of gas prices to the electricity market and consumers.
Mitsotakis also referred to today's announcement by major European electricity producers calling on European leaders to get to the root of the problem and consider a cap on the wholesale price of gas at a level that will truly protect European consumers. "We need to send a message to those who speculate and have made fortunes," the prime minister said, reiterating his support for a common EU gas supply.
Source: Proto Thema
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