Understanding Energy Law

What does the Energy Trilemma refer to?

What are the sources of Energy Law?

What was the purpose of the European Coal and Steel Community founded in 1951?

What challenges did early European energy integration face?

Why is it important to open energy to competition?

What was the primary goal of the Third Energy Package implemented in 2009?

• To enhance competition in the energy market.

• To improve energy efficiency.

• To facilitate cross-border energy trade.

• To increase consumer protection.

What does the Fourth Energy Package, known as the 'Clean Energy for All Europeans', introduce?

• New rules for renewable energy sources.

• Increased government funding.

• Regulations for natural gas.

• Enhanced consumer rights.

What is the purpose of the EU Internal Energy Market?

• To create a single, integrated market for electricity and gas.

• To ensure energy security across borders.

• To promote competition among energy suppliers.

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the principle of conferral in EU energy policy?

• EU can only act within limits of competences conferred by the Treaties.

• Member States have exclusive rights to legislate.

• EU actions must always exceed Treaty objectives.

• EU can legislate on any matter related to energy.

What is the significance of Article 194 TFEU?

• It provides the legal basis for EU energy policy.

• It regulates the natural gas market.

• It promotes renewable energy sources.

• It ensures market competition.