The EU member states were once again unable to agree on the reform of the organization of the electricity market in Europe at the meeting of the ambassadors of the member states, which took place on Friday, diplomatic sources said. Reuters.

The 27 EU member states are trying to reach a common position on reforms envisaged to organize the EU electricity market, but a number of important countries, such as Germany and France, cannot agree on elements such as the rules that will apply to state aid granted power plants, reports Agerpres.

The file will now be transferred from Sweden to Spain, the country that will hold the EU presidency until the end of the year.

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In March this year, the European Commission proposed reforming the organization of the EU electricity market to accelerate the strong development of renewable energy and the phase-out of gas, reduce the dependence of consumer bills on the volatility of fossil fuel prices, better protect consumers from future price increases and potential market manipulation, and also make EU industry cleaner and more competitive.

The reform proposed by the executive power of the community must be discussed and approved by the European Parliament and the Council before entering into force.

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