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AggregateEU: Assessing the shortcomings of the EU’s joint gas purchasing initiative

The European Union’s AggregateEU mechanism aimed to enhance energy security by facilitating joint gas purchasing among member states during a critical energy crisis. Despite its ambitious goals, the initiative has faced significant challenges. At its peak, the platform only managed to secure contracts for about 1 billion cubic meters of gas, representing a mere 2% of potential demand.

While the European Commission touted the first international tender in May 2023 as a success, the reality has shown that actual participation and procurement fell short of expectations. Member states were required to ensure local companies participated in the purchasing process, but the voluntary nature of contracting meant that many did not engage sufficiently.

This limited success raises concerns about the mechanism’s effectiveness and casts doubt on the feasibility of expanding it to other critical areas, such as minerals and hydrogen, as suggested by EC President Ursula von der Leyen. The results indicate a need for a reevaluation of strategies to enhance collaboration and procurement within the EU energy framework, particularly as the region navigates ongoing energy challenges.

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