In response to soaring energy prices in Europe, EU = European Union Chairman von der Leyen has revealed that he will soon present to member countries a concrete plan to set a ceiling on the price of natural gas imported by pipeline from Russia. did.
EU Chairman von der Leyen announced on the 7th that he will present a concrete plan to respond to member countries in the near future in response to soaring energy prices such as natural gas in Europe.
Specifically, in addition to ▽ setting an upper limit on the price of natural gas imported from Russia by pipeline, ▽ electric power companies that generate power using renewable energy, etc. It means setting an upper limit.
“This difficult period will not end soon, but I am confident that with solidarity, solidarity and determination, we will overcome it,” said Von der Leyen.
The EU will hold a meeting of energy ministers on the 9th to discuss such measures.
There is a view that this will cause a strong opposition from Russia and further restrict the supply of natural gas, which is likely to cause debate among member countries.