In the context of a far-reaching package on energy and climate change, the European Commission adopted a communication entitled “An Energy Policy for Europe” on 10 January. The document will serve as a base for work by the European Council on 8 and 9 March this year. During the European Council in December 2006, the EU Heads of State and Government expressed their intention to adopt an action plan defining the priorities of an overall energy policy for Europe (EUROPE 9329).
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