Montenegro seeks EU framework to manage future energy crises
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is attending a European Council (Conselho Europeu) summit in Brussels to advocate for a 'guiding framework' for energy crises. The proposal includes triggering crisis management mechanisms or allowing exceptional state aid to protect consumers and businesses from price volatility. Residents should note that the summit is also expected to address geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and funding for Ukraine.
The European Council (Conselho Europeu) brings together EU heads of state or government to set the bloc’s overall political direction and priorities; it does not adopt ordinary legislation. Its president, Charles Michel, has chaired meetings since December 2019, and the Council’s political endorsement is important for major trade and investment deals, so those following EU policy should note its stance on agreements like the EU–Mercosur deal.
