The energy document by the European Commission and Javier Solana (see yesterday's column) is set against a specific backdrop. The European Council next Thursday and Friday will be examining the document and drawing 'conclusions'. In July, the G8 will devote much of its summit of heads of state to the energy issue, and negotiations between the EU and Russia over a new partnership agreement will also be launched in July (energy will be a key issue in the talks). The EU-United States Summit...