The ensuing winter will not be like last year’s. This year, we will not have to cope with exorbitant energy prices, forcing us to turn down the thermostats in our homes and offices, or the uncertainty over power supply, even though we still have to keep an eye on that. On 28 November, the European Commission proposed to extend for one year the emergency measures decided upon (see EUROPE B13302A9) and this very Tuesday, the Council of the EU is to take position on the subject (see EUROPE...