(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 30 - Outgoing Premier Mario Draghi and
Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader Giorgia Meloni, who looks set to
succeed him, both called for a unified EU response to soaring
gas prices ahead of Friday's extraordinary European Energy
Council meeting.
The appeals came after Germany's announcement that it would
borrow 200 billion euros to soften the impact of high energy
prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine raised concerns
that Berlin was set to go it alone, denting hopes of a EU-wide
response.
Italy is among 15 EU States calling for a gas-price cap, but
Germany is among the countries that are not keen due to fears
about the possibly of this move leading to shortages.
"Europe must remain united, avoiding market distortions," Draghi
said.
Meloni echoed those sentiments after speaking to Draghi on the
telephone.
"An immediate response from Europe is needed to protect firms
and families," said Meloni, whose FdI spearheaded the right
coalition to victory in Sunday's general election here.
"No one can go it alone. I hope good sense and speed prevail".
(ANSA).
Meloni, Draghi call for unified EU response on gas prices
Germany's 200-billion-euro shield raises concerns