<p><span>As the European Council meeting of 30 and 31 May approaches, we reach out to Heads of State and Government as well as to Energy Ministers to stress the importance of the Internal Energy Market in meeting the goals of the European Union of energy affordability, security of supply and decarbonisation. We urge Member States to consider its added value in managing the immediate effects of this crisis and in shaping the energy sector of the future.</span></p>