After lengthy negotiations, the 27 EU member states agreed on a series of measures on Friday evening to reduce high energy prices. The Union will jointly purchase gas on a voluntary basis and ensure that the underground gas storage is 80 percent filled by the coming winter.
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EU governments reach compromise and jointly purchase gas
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