Such a participative and consultative approach with emphasis on gradualism was advocated to secure a convergence of viewpoints and, hence, to evolve a favorable environment for bringing about necessary changes with harmony.
•  At the end of 2022 and early 2023, European consumption of gas was around 20 per cent below the average for the corresponding months in 2021 and 2022. •  At the same time, Europe has increased its import of liquified natural gas from Africa and the Middle East.