Common rules for the internal market in natural gas and the principle of energy solidarity

The author (a) analyses the way in which first General Court and then of Justice, with reference to an appeal by Poland against a decision Commission concerning energy sector, have ruled on relationship between general principle solidarity that solidarity, (b) points out, this respect, reasons why Court’s ruling, despite appearance resulting from brief point it, should be understood as meaning Commission’s was in- compatible solidarity. In addition these observations, he out Court, its judgment, concretely shared opinion contained Advocate General’s Opinion, according legal effects fundamental or constitutional principles Union’s system are intended “by those who must interpret them (ultimately Justice)” possibility constitutes application sincere cooperation, holding only former “read conjunction” latter.