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The draft plans unveiled on Tuesday by the European Commission have a marked focus on long-term contracts for electricity suppliers.

Video. Brussels bets on long-term contracts to reform EU electricity market

Updated: 14/03/2023 - 19:23 GMT+1

The proposed reform is a direct response to the energy crisis, which last year pushed electricity bills to record highs.

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