The extraordinary energy council meeting on 9 September in Brussels was to exchange views on the energy situation in the European Union. In particular, they have adopted a regulation to fill gas storage and to share gas in a spirit of solidarity, diversified supply sources and committed to reducing gas demand by 15% this winter. Since last year, I have been raising the need to end the crazy situation whereby sky-high gas prices set the price for all electricity, and the need to decouple electricity prices from gas prices.

What engagement has the Minister had with the Minister for Finance regarding a windfall tax on energy companies? Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption helps to reduce emissions and ultimately improves competitiveness and saves on energy costs.

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