With soaring energy prices and the threat of supply disruptions, the European Union is being forced to strike a delicate balance between staying on course towards climate neutrality and ensuring affordable energy for households and businesses across the bloc.
The EU’s plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions and reach climate neutrality by 2050 is facing mounting pressure, as national capitals grapple with rising energy costs and inflation. Some member states are even considering a return to coal in a bid to ease the burden on consumers.
