The EU's action on energy has changed significantly in recent months, but an EU energy policy is still needed. The changes increase the EU's clout in the world (if it acts as a united body), bringing economic, political and even military advantages (see my column in EUROPE 10562 and 10563). For the moment, national interests are taking pride of place over the common interest and rivalry is more significant than solidarity.
There have been two positive changes, however.
The energy...