EU Leaders Seek Tighter Oversight of Russian Gas Deals
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European Union leaders called for more transparency in natural gas contracts with Russia and other external suppliers under the proposed energy union plan.
EU heads of government held their first talks about developing closer energy ties among the bloc’s 28 nations on Thursday in a push to increase security of supply, help the shift to low-carbon economy and reduce energy prices. They endorsed the European Commission’s proposal on energy union and focused on elements including oversight of gas deals and energy market design, according to EU President Donald Tusk.