Germany backs single European energy market

Europe’s energy union needs to be bolstered by EU laws binding on each nation, Germany has said in a policy paper, seen by Reuters, that sets it at odds with Britain.

The European Commission is expected to publish proposals on a more closely-linked single energy market soon to curb dependence on Europe’s main energy supplier Russia.

Germany’s position paper is being circulated in Brussels by diplomats who asked not to be named and follows papers drawn up by Britain, the Czech Republic and Denmark.