But pro-fracking critics of the European Union miss a second point: the EU has no authority over the development of shale gas in Europe. Licensing and regulation of exploration and production are decided at the national level.
但支持欧盟进行页岩气开采的批评还忽略了第二点：欧盟没有权力在欧洲开发页岩气。开采和生产的许可和管制权属于国家层面的权力。