EU aligns energy-saving laws with Lisbon Treaty rules

EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed changes to two key energy efficiency directives in order to make them compatible with Lisbon Treaty requirements on delegated acts, which will now come under MEPs' scrutiny. Member states in the Council of the EU endorsed the agreement last week (14 April), and it is now expected to receive the blessing of MEPs at their May plenary session.The deal concerns directives on the energy performance of buildings and energy labelling. The ...

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