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July 1, 2018
Published by EPICENTER on July 1, 2018
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The Impact of the Energy Taxation Directive

Instead of comprehensive re-examination of the Energy Taxation Directive, the European Commission is examining whether ETD should continue the exemptions and lower tariffs for specific products.
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March 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on March 1, 2017
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A Freer Energy Market Can Power Europe’s Security

Recent EC proposals fail to explain how alternative energy technologies such as fracking, a deeper energy trade relationship with Europe’s biggest trading partner – the United States – and a freer internal energy market can boost the Union’s energy security strategy.
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February 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on February 1, 2017
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High-powered Reforms to EU Energy Policy

The achievement of efficient and secure energy supply and a clean environment do not have to be conflicting objectives. However, meeting both goals will require meaningful market-oriented reform of energy policy at the EU level.
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February 19, 2016
Published by EPICENTER on February 19, 2016
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Nord Stream 2: A Pro-European Business Decision

In a time where the future of the European Idea and an ever-closer European Union are heavily debated, the message sent by the implementation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia to Germany is of highly symbolic significance.
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March 1, 2015
Published by EPICENTER on March 1, 2015
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The Energy Union: Why Liberalisation Matters

The Energy Union can further the process of opening up and integrating energy markets within the European Union. However, there is a risk that behind the proposal a new wave of regulation looms, both at national and EU levels.
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October 1, 2014
Published by EPICENTER on October 1, 2014
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Promoting Competition and Energy Security in Europe

The success of the internal market for products can and should be repeated for energy. Natural barriers to market entry in terms of infrastructure can be overcome by private and/ or public investment if proper returns on investment are allowed.
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