In 2023 a business lobbying group, the European Round Table for industry, called for “a single Energy Union with a common market, harmonized permitting and tax systems, and a simple, stable and predictable regulatory framework to facilitate investment.” The ERT also noted that Europe’s industrial contribution to the global economy had declined “from almost 25 per cent in 2000 to 16.3 per cent in 2020.” European industry has long struggled with energy prices substantially higher than in the US and parts of Asia. Over the 10 years to 2020, European gas prices were on average two to three times higher than the US, according to the International Energy Agency.
@9ZH95KB1yr1Y
I think this could be a good idea, however there are some challenges to this. For example, the individual economies within the EU could lean more heavily towards coal or nuclear energy, which could cause some resistance.
@9YLZHQR1yr1Y
While I would support an EU led energy union, I feel that not every country would be on board with it nor are on an equal playing field. I don't think that much would be achieved and that an energy union would just become another 'check box' for the EU to be like look what we did but not show any realistic progress or results.
@9SWMJY6Independent2yrs2Y
A centralized electric system or at the very least a dispersed one which picked up slack when needed especially if Nuclear would be ideal. The Irish government and citizenry doesn't have the knowledge or experience needed to operate a facility like this but however many needed spread across Europe would be ideal and argueably cheaper for the common man if a common fund was required for this.
@9RNM82Y2yrs2Y
As long as all countries are given autonomy, as a federal system, it's a good idea.
@9NSBV4S2yrs2Y
No, we should pursue national energy independence instead
@9N27NHH2yrs2Y
Only people with proper experience and knowledge and training or degrees should be allowed in, but yes.
Yes — the EU should build an energy union to improve energy security, lower costs, and accelerate the transition to renewables, while ensuring member states retain control over their energy mix.
@BD4VLVY 4 days4D
The EU should strengthen cooperation and integration in energy to improve security and efficiency, but member states should retain control over their own energy policies.
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