This observation was outlined in an initial France Stratégie report published in January 2014 featuring analyses by three European economists, namely Marc Oliver Bettzüge, Director of the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne, Dieter Helm, a Professor of Energy Policy at Oxford, and Fabien Roques, an Associate Professor at Paris-Dauphine University and Vice- President of Compass Lexecon. This new study, which includes contributions from the same experts, suggests a number of measures designed to correct flaws in the current system and create a new European energy policy and is based on the following, now widely-shared, observations: The creation of a real Energy Union is therefore more important now than it has ever been. Over the course of its session held in March 2015, the European Council chose to base this initiative on five key pillars inherited from the policies that have shaped the European energy scene over the past twenty or so years, namely the full integration of the European energy market, resulting in the construction of cross-border gas and electricity networks, the decarbonisation of the economy, energy efficiency as a way of regulating demand, energy security, and finally research, innovation and competitiveness. The European Union is therefore seeking to lead by example with regard to fighting climate change in the run-up to the COP21, to develop a sense of solidarity between its members in the supply of gas and to boost its industrial activity. Such ambitions can only be applauded, whilst agreeing on the fact that they may not provide sufficient motivation for such a Union to be recognised. France Stratégie est une institution autonome placée auprès du Premier ministre, France Stratégie contribue à l’action publique par ses analyses et ses propositions. Elle anime le débat public et éclaire les choix collectifs sur les enjeux sociaux, économiques et environnementaux. Elle produit également des évaluations de politiques publiques à la demande du gouvernement. Les résultats de ses travaux s’adressent aux pouvoirs publics, à la société civile et aux citoyens. Nous contacter Données personnelles et cookies 