Scratch my back
21 July 2003
Portugal says it will finally open its energy market to Spain. But in return Spain has to lift voting restrictions it placed on EdP. This is similar to EdF’s hagglings in Italy. In Portugal s case, though, it is a firm Eni that holds the key, not politicians. This is similar to the deal France s EdF has offered Italy. Such haggling is a step backwards for EU energy liberalisation.