This is how the European Commission wants to tackle the energy crisis this winter: 140 billion euros in excess profit tax and compulsory savings on consumption | Abroad

PoliticsA price ceiling for electricity. An excess profit tax on gas, oil and coal companies. Mandatory use less during peak times. They are measures from the plan that the Commission unfolded on Wednesday to avert blackouts and further extortionate prices. But how will the European Commission enforce these measures? And will Flemish families and companies feel them on their energy bill?