The benefits of the internal energy market are numerous. The EU domestic energy market will give for the citizens the freedom to make full use of all domestic energy sources - including coal and shale gas. And by connecting European energy markets through transmission networks, we will gain a protective shield against gas and oil crises and ensure that our homes, businesses and factories never run out of lighting, heating and power supply.
Nowadays consumers and manufacturers expect reasonable prices for electricity and gas. The EU internal energy market will respond to these challenges. It should also ensure that our citizens have a real, clear choice between energy suppliers, like in any other market of goods and services - from fruit to cars.
The internal energy market is step away, because there is no need for any new laws. All the legislation is already set - mainly in the form of energy packages. Now it's time for urgent implementation. At the same time, we cannot avoid costly investments. Even if the Regulations
breathe life into a common market, the market will become incarnated only through infrastructure - particularly cross-border interconnections.
It is clear, that Europe needs single energy market. It will secure Europe from the national blackout and provide numerous benefits: lower energy prices, new jobs and greater competitiveness for the EU economy.
