Conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks. Third energy package

The Council held a public policy debate on the internal energy market package on the basis of a presidency note.

There were different opinions voiced by delegations concerning the Commission’s proposal, the proposal presented by eight Member States, the non-paper of the Commission as well as the United Kingdom contribution. During the debate, Member States showed support for further work towards a compromise solution at working group and the permanent representatives’ committee level. Further work should lead to political agreement on the third package by the TTE Council in June 2008.