In an exclusive interview, Marie Donnelly told Recharge the EC is working closely with the Dutch presidency of the EU on the political declaration needed to underpin progress on the issue.

A source close to the matter separately revealed to Recharge that a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been drawn up for signing at the energy ministers' meeting on 6 June, setting out the priorities governments need to adhere to in developing such a grid – seen by many as a showcase project for demonstrating the EU’s vision of Energy Union.

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