№296. Deploying the Energy Incentive: Reinforcing EU Integration in South-East Europe
№296. Deploying the Energy Incentive: Reinforcing EU Integration in South-East Europe

Author(s): Alan Riley
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: CEPS Centre for European Policy Studies
Keywords: Energy incentive; EU integration; South-East Europe; Energy Community;
Summary/Abstract: This Policy Brief urges the European Union to consider reinforcing the Energy Community by further Europeanising the Energy Community Treaty. It argues that the level of dysfunctionality with respect to the rule of law and corruption will make it very hard to establish a pathway for accession for most Balkan states. However, the demand across the region for a sustainable, competitive and stable energy sector creates an ‘energy incentive’ that the Union can leverage to improve the rule of law and adherence to European rules.

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