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European domestic energy policy

European energy policy covers all of the European energy-related measures that apply throughout the European Union (EU). The energy policy of the EU supplements the national energy policies of the various Member States. The EU will only act if European intervention will provide added value compared with national policy. This is referred to as the principle of subsidiarity. A European domestic energy policy is necessary to realise certain elements that cannot be realised at national level.

The main elements of European energy policy are as follows:

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Contact Center

FPS Economy, S.M.E.s, Self-employed and Energy
Contact Center

Rue du Progrès, 50
1210 Brussels

Phone (free number): 0800 120 33
From abroad: +32 800 120 33

Fax (free number): 0800 120 57
From abroad: +32 800 120 57

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Direction générale de l’Energie

SPF Economie, P.M.E., Classes moyennes et Energie
Direction générale de l’Energie

North Gate III
Boulevard du Roi Albert II, 16
1000 Bruxelles

Tél.: 02 277 81 80
Fax : 02 277 52 01