Energy prices remain a major concern for European citizens, with households and businesses exposed to the increasing volatility of global energy markets. The European Environment Agency sees a clear long-term solution: accelerating the shift to renewable energy.
A European Commission survey showed EU citizens largely favour abolishing the twice-yearly time change.
With new legislation, the EU Commission wants to finally cut ties with Russian energy supplies. But are those plans just a path towards new dependencies?
While the blackout lasted less than 24 hours, it caused shockwaves across Europe and raised questions that will linger for much longer.
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen is confident that the European Union’s affordable energy action plan will save the bloc billions in the long term with 45 billion Euro in savings possible by next year.