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Madrid (AFP) - The EU's proposals to rein in soaring energy prices are too "timid" and could lead to a "breakdown in confidence" in European institutions, Spain's Energy Minister Teresa Ribera said Wednesday during an interview with AFP on the eve of an EU leaders summit.

Building a gas pipeline across the Pyrenees mountains is in "Europe's interest" and is a project that Spain will vigorously defend despite top-level French opposition, a Spanish minister said on Tuesday in Madrid. French President Emmanuel Macron, however, has argued the project is "unnecessary".

Madrid (AFP) - With Europe facing a major energy crisis, Spain wants to become the new gateway for gas through an ambitious trans-Pyrenees pipeline and is hoping supply-starved Germany will pressure a reluctant France.

With another fierce heatwave forecast to hit the popular holiday destination in the coming days, the new regulations, have left tourism bosses hot under the collar.

The scheme requires air conditioning to be turned down in hotels, restaurants and stores - even though highs of more than 40C are predicted

The country is introducing energy-saving measures which will impact air conditioning temperatures

The new rules are part of energy saving measures

Spain was one of multiple countries across Europe to see temperatures reach 40C over the last few weeks, with wildfires forcing residents to flee their homes, with some being killed

Sunny Spain's new air conditioning rules have been passed despite the country potentially sizzling with 42C heat - with orange weather alerts issued in nine areas.

Spanish businesses, restaurants and museums will not be allowed to set air-conditioners below 27 degrees Celsius in summer or heaters above 19C in winter.

Spain's new air conditioning rules have been passed despite the country expecting more sizzling heat with an orange weather alert raised in nine areas with highs of 42C