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Visegrad Four urge Brussels to ease Russian energy phase-out rules

The group is calling on Brussels for more funding to cope with the end of Russian energy imports in 2027, amid high electricity prices across Europe.

Euronews · Oct 19

Von der Leyen turns to Europe’s refineries as shrinking capacity raises energy security concerns

Europe wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, but while it still relies heavily on oil — particularly diesel — reducing the infrastructure that processes that oil has increased vulnerability during the green transition.

Euronews · Oct 6

EU holds crisis meeting as US pressure mounts to release emergency oil stocks

EU countries and the European Commission are holding talks on Friday that could pave the way for a new emergency oil reserves release, as pressure from Washington mounts. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews a fresh emergency release is "a possibility".

Euronews · Oct 2

IEA could consider more oil reserve releases as Europe faces tough winter

The IEA says it could consider releasing more emergency oil stocks if supply disruptions worsen, although another release is not currently its top priority. Europe faces a difficult winter after spending more than €100bn extra on energy imports since the Iran war began.

Euronews · Sep 29

EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began

European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Euronews explains: Does the EU have enough gas for winter?

With winter approaching and gas storage at record-low levels, EU governments are bracing for soaring costs as they compete with Asian buyers to secure supplies and avert power outages.

Euronews · Sep 28

Ukraine funding gap looms over Brussels defence talks

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn with your Monday newsletter from Brussels. Today: the question of Ukraine's funding gap looms over EU defence talks, and the bloc's energy chief cautions over low energy storage. Let’s dive in.

Euronews · Sep 28

EU tells countries to curb energy demand as gas prices face winter squeeze

Although the EU is not facing immediate gas shortages, Energy Commissioner Jørgensen warned capitals that soaring prices driven by rising global demand could lead to shortages as winter approaches, according to a letter seen by Euronews.

Euronews · Sep 27

Russia, Venezuela and Trump’s oil push: the EU's awkward G20 energy summit

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication.

Euronews · Sep 15

Europe's housing crisis has become an 'emergency', Commissioner Jørgensen warns

A "completely unacceptable" housing crisis in Europe is leaving many "normal people" unable to put a roof over their heads, the EU's housing commissioner has told Euronews, as he announced steps to crack down on short-term rentals.

Euronews · Sep 10