1st Edition

The Dynamics of EU External Energy Relations Fighting for Energy

By Francesca Batzella Copyright 2018
176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

The Dynamics of EU External Energy Relations examines the behaviour of the European Commission in EU external energy relations paying particular attention to the dynamics existing between the Commission and the member states. It examines the Commission as a constrained policy-entrepreneur trying to expand its power, budget and competences, yet frustrated by member states protective of their... Read more

1. Introduction: The Energy Policy of the EU and its External Dimension









2. Conceptualizing the Commission Behaviour











3. When the Commission asks Too Much: The legislative Process Leading to Decision 994/2012 on Intergovernmental Agreements in the Field of Energy











4. Unbundling the Internal Market in Gas: A Contested Process











5. The Energy Community Treaty (EnCT): A Common Energy Market with South East Europe











6. The Energy Charter Treaty: Creating a Legal Framework for Trade and Investment in Energy











7. Conclusion: The Principal Agent Model and the External Dimension of EU Energy Policy

Biography

Francesca Batzella is Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the School of Law, University of Hertfordshire, UK. She completed her PhD at the University of Edinburgh, UK.