The Industry and Energy Committee accepted four legislative proposals on the EU electricity market in February 2018. In the context of the Clean-Energy package, the European Parliament committee approved a set of rules which could ensure a wider competition in the electricity market, better information for the consumers and tackles shortages during crises. The objectives of the EU Parliament in the field of the electricity market are to increase the consumer protection, to handle better the possibly energy shortages and the final goal is to reach an Energy Union. The higher level of consumer protection includes new rules, such as the EU Member States have to make available a comparison which independently displays and ranks rates and tariffs from all suppliers, the consumers should have the opportunity to rescind a contract without paying any penalties, and a summary of key conditions should be included on the first page. Furthermore, by January 2022, the consumers should be able to switch supplier in 24 hours and the actual amount of energy consumed, the payment due date, contact details, the rules of switching company and dispute settlement should be displayed on the bills.

In the possible event of an electricity supply shortage, the members of the European Parliament also agreed on national and regional measures to ensure that supply is not stopped due to e.g. adverse weather conditions or malicious attacks. Furthermore, the Member States should draft crisis planning scenarios and the regional coordination centers should assist and ensure that they comply with their obligations.

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