Spain is confident that the EU will approve it even without Germany’s support.
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European Union (EU) energy ministers will meet on Monday to agree on a limit on the price of gas purchases after the ultimatum that the leaders gave them this Thursday to have an intervention mechanism in 2023 that avoids excessive price spikes in the European market.
Spain is confident that ministers will reach an agreement, even if it means resorting to a qualified majority vote excluding Germanythe country that has so far shown the most reluctance to adopt the mechanism, as it jeopardizes the supply guarantee.
Although the intention of the Twenty-seven was to come to a common path keep unit To halt the escalation in energy prices, the mandate given by leaders to their ministers to close negotiations has introduced an urgent variable to the process.
Recognizing the limits of the negotiations set by the European Council, the Spanish government advocates seeking a balance between those countries that prioritize market stability, guided by Germany Y The Netherlandsand those who think it is useful to lower the price to avoid sending the wrong signal to the suppliers, as is the case with Spain, Belgium or Greeceamong other things.
Therefore, the intention is for the meeting on Monday finalize the agreement on the mechanism although that could mean the price cap on gas purchases being approved by a qualified majority vote, a possibility neither Spain nor Greece has ruled out, according to diplomatic sources.
However, Belgium hopes that it “will not be necessary” to proceed to a vote on Mondayconfident that the Germans are “finally showing goodwill and cooperation” as the provisional intention is to have everyone on board for a decision by consensus, the “preferred” of the Council.
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Source: EITB
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