Possible breach of the European energy framework — compensation for damages

11.4.2013

Question for written answer P-004090-13
to the Commission
Rule 117
Pavel Poc (S&D)

In connection with my Question P-001906/2013, does the Commission consider the launch of a procedure against Bulgaria for a breach of liberalisation rules in the energy sector sufficient for the protection of the single market and the protection of investments in a situation where the companies affected, which are the subject of Bulgaria’s breach of the legislation, and are the subject of a licence revocation procedure, have submitted a complaint to the European Commission and asked it to adopt provisional measures to prevent further damage to their assets in Bulgaria?

In situations such as this, should the Commission not make use of these provisional measures? If the judgment goes against Bulgaria in the infringement framework, proving that the state applied energy legislation incorrectly, and if the Commission fails to issue provisional measures, will the companies that submitted the complaint to the Commission be able to claim damages not only from Bulgaria, but also from the Commission?

OJ C 20 E, 23/01/2014