Brussels, 22/10/2013 (Agence Europe) - In Cases C-105, C-106 and C-107/12 on 22 October, the European Court of Justice ruled that restrictions on the free movement of capital affecting undertakings active in the electricity and natural gas markets may be compatible with EU law in terms of protecting consumers and ensuring secure energy supplies.
The Dutch appeals court asked the Court of Justice whether aspects of the Dutch energy rules comply with EU legislation. Under recent Dutch...