European Parliament
Sérgio Marques (PPE-DE ),
in writing
(PT)
I should like to congratulate Mrs Laperrouze on her firm and timely recommendation for a second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down guidelines for trans-European energy networks.
I endorse the rapporteur's view that it is necessary to reinstate into the proposal before us the provisions providing for the declaration of European interest and the appointment of a European coordinator for such matters.
These measures are essential for properly completing the internal market for gas and electricity, which would guarantee security of supply.
Also in this regard, I wish to highlight the positions expressed on such matters in recent European Councils.

