Nord Stream 2 operator loses appeal against EU gas-market rules
( November 5, 2026, 09:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU gas-market rules covering pipelines from outside the bloc remain in force, after Nord Stream 2 lost its appeal at the EU’s highest court on Thursday. The Court of Justice upheld the dismissal of the operator’s challenge to the 2019 changes, rejecting its claim to transitional arrangements or compensation. The rules require separation of gas supply from pipeline operations, and for competing suppliers to be granted access.Press release follows. Full judgment is listed below. Case C-118/25 P....
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