What else has to happen before the EU becomes aware of the need to act together when negotiating with third countries in the energy arena? The debate was launched last April by Jacques Delors, who advocated a new European treaty for this sector - a specific Community, with simple institutions and clearly defined rules. He pointed out that energy is not only at the heart of the economy but is also “a fundamental element of foreign policy” and that in this vital domain, “Europe is not...