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Brussels begins antitrust investigation against Gazprom.

Source: Bloomberg

Poland is among the countries in which most beat Gazprom Policy

Source: Republic

Brussels begins antitrust investigation against Gazprom.
 It can help Poland concept promoted by the union of energy.

– confirmed all our suspicions to Gazprom, which justified the proposal to set up energy union. Gazprom prevented the creation of a common energy market – says “Rzeczpospolita” Rafał Trzaskowski, State Secretary. Europe.

The Minister notes that for a long time the Polish proposal was treated with reserve as unnecessary. But the charges against Gazprom show that agreements concluded by the Russian company full of abusive clauses. And it would be better if the Commission had insight into these contracts before they are signed.

Then, as the Trzaskowski, avoid losses in the future. Because even if justice work, then you need this many years of investigation. And even if Gazprom will end up paying a fine, it does not compensate the victims states that statement. Because the proceeds of penalties, as discussed next, would be distributed according to the scale of the damage.

argument for Polish

Poland certainly will use this procedure as an argument in favor of union power project, in particular the point of providing the possibility of early disposal of the Commission in projects of commercial contracts. It also will serve Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, which a year ago proposed the union of energy.

It is not known whether the opponents of a greater role for the European Commission accept this argument.

– It might work in two directions. Can help, but it can also show that it is worthwhile to keep the secret contracts. Because in the end justice to work, so no changes are needed – Georg Zachmann notes, expert Brussels think tank Bruegel.

According to the current rules may be accessed by the European Commission in the framework projects interstate agreements on gas supplies from third countries. But only if requested by the Member State. There is no any possibility of analyzing commercial contracts.

The project energy union all agree on the obligation to show intergovernmental agreements, but large resistance raises the idea of ​​insight into the contracts between businesses.

seems skeptical Also Margrethe Vestager, commissioner. competition, which conducts the proceedings against Gazprom. When asked about this by the “Rzeczpospolita” replied that he understood the principle of respect for their contracts. According to her, the same opening of markets and allow the free flow of gas between the countries will lead to energy union.

from the East Contra

Putting formal charges Gazprom has already met with an overwhelming response to the Russian company. In a statement issued on Wednesday, he stresses that are unjustified.

According to Gazprom’s behavior is consistent with international law and the legislation of countries in which the company operates. Furthermore, – emphasizes Gazprom – used by the practice, including the principles of pricing, do not set it apart from other manufacturers and exporters of gas.

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