I. Introduction The issues dealt with in Cases T-484/10 R1, T-486/10 R2, T-490/10 R3 and T-520/10 R4 are deeply related to the energy supply dependency of Spain in particular, and of the Member States of the European Union (hereafter, “EU”) in general. Certainly, the status of energy-dependent countries weakens the position of the Member States on the geopolitical arena vis-à-vis third countries with sufficient primary energy resources. This energy-re