The European Commission is prepared to assist EU governments in reforming the Energy Taxation Directive, which has faced challenges due to the need for unanimous approval from all member states. The proposed reforms include tax relief for low-income households and measures to promote renewable energy. The draft plan also suggests strategies for reducing energy costs, such as demand aggregation for liquefied natural gas and decoupling electricity bills from gas prices. However, the reforms are stalled as the European Parliament's economy committee has yet to adopt a position. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)