The Italian Prime Minister did not rule out the possibility of holding an extraordinary Energy Summit, in case the situation worsens
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said today that his issue ceiling on the wholesale price of natural gas will be discussed at the October Summit, not ruling out an extraordinary energy summit in the event of a worsening of the situation.
During a press conference shortly after the end of the European Council, the Italian prime minister said there was no response to his request for an emergency summit in July on the issue of energy, saying there was no basis for discussion. He explained that the European Commission should prepare a study on the appropriateness of setting a ceiling on energy prices, but also on the reform of the electricity market, based on the mandate received by the European Council last May. This Commission study will be ready in Septemberestimated M. Draghi.
He stressed that he wants quick action on the issue of the ceiling, however some countries are hesitant. Asked about Germany’s position on the issue, Mr Draghi replied that Berlin, like other negative countries such as the Netherlands, gradually moving in the direction of Italy. “Only that there is a date to discuss the issue of the ceiling is a step forward,” said the Italian prime minister.
Asked if he thought October was too far away for the debate, the Italian prime minister replied: “Of course it could be too late.” He added that in case the situation worsens, an emergency summit will need to be held to take appropriate emergency measures. He also stressed that the EU must be united on energy and that the Commission must be accountable for common markets, supplies and energy stocks. “We will see how this is shaped,” he added.
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