On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU)2017/1938 as regards the role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season

(COM(2025)0099 – C100041/2025 – 2025/0051(COD))

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

–having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2025)0099),

–having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 194(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C100041/2025),

–having regard to Article 294(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

–having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of ...,

–having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of ...,

–having regard to Rule 60 of its Rules of Procedure,

–having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (A100000/2025),

1.Adopts its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal;

2.Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;

3.Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

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