Jerzey Buzek MEP, said: “Our citizens must never be left without gas flowing to their homes. The new Regulation will strengthen regional cooperation in emergency planning and crisis prevention, and make gas contracts more transparent.”
The regulation was approved by 567 votes to 101 against, with 23 abstentions. Once endorsed by Council, the revised Security of Gas Supply Regulation will be published in the Official Journal of the Union and enters into force 20 days after publication.