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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.

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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.

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As Zelenskyy dodges drones, Europe’s defence dilemma deepens

Happy Thursday, readers. Angela Skujins here, writing to you from the Latvian capital. I’ll be heading to the Rīga Conference later, where the conversations will range from the Baltics to the bigger security picture shaping Europe.

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The Russian exception: Why Moscow still has a role in Europe’s ITER fusion project despite EU sanctions

EU-Russia tensions collide with decades of scientific cooperation at ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment. As fusion becomes a strategic EU priority, Brussels faces a dilemma over its continued reliance on Russian expertise and technology.

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Exclusive: ‘More grids, more electricity, less fossil fuels,’ energy leaders tell Euronews

Making electricity cheaper than fossil fuels is essential to improve energy security and cut dependence on imported fossil fuels, top energy officials told Euronews.

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'Portugal is an energy island and needs more flexibility,' minister says

The Portuguese government argues that because limited connections isolate Iberia from the European grid, the country faces many of the same challenges as the EU's outermost regions and deserves compensation for the lack of interconnections.

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EU energy ministers secure greater role in bloc's future power grid after rows with Brussels

The EU's Cypriot Presidency has successfully reached an agreement among EU countries that paves the way for talks between the European Parliament and the Council.

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EU commissioner warns of potential jet fuel shortage in the long term

The European Union's energy commissioner says a jet fuel shortage can't be ruled out in the long term

The Independent UK

EU chief warns billions could be wasted if energy aid is not well targeted as the Iran war bites

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is warning EU countries to focus their energy aid on vulnerable households and industries

The Independent UK

'Recovery could take years’: EU energy commissioner forecasts future energy pain

European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned in exclusive comments to Euronews that, even if the Middle East conflict is resolved, energy prices will not stabilise to pre-war levels for years.

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'Energy crisis will hit prices for months or even years,' says Commissioner Jørgensen

The European Commission announced on Wednesday a new 'fuel observatory' to monitor jet fuel stocks and prevent EU countries from hoarding fuel at others' expense.

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EU calls for energy vouchers, social tariffs and VAT reductions to curb soaring prices

The European Commission's short-term protections are paired with expectations of behavioural change, including reduced energy consumption or participation in demand flexibility schemes.

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EU plans to cut electricity taxes to shield households from Iran war energy crisis

Brussels will relax state aid rules to allow member countries to offer ‘targeted and temporary’ support

The Guardian - UK

How long can the EU’s oil reserves last?

The 400 million barrels of oil released by the International Energy Agency — of which 92 million barrels were contributed by 20 EU countries — could last about five months, according to analysts. The bloc also relies on storage reserves.

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Will the Iran war threaten the EU's green transition?

The European Union's climate ambitions could be delayed as the war against Iran is driving energy prices through the roof and raising questions of supply security. EU leaders maintain the conviction that the path to energy independence lies in more clean power and less reliance on fossil fuels.

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EU capitals 'should drive response' to the Iran energy shock, Polish official tells Euronews

Poland’s Secretary of State at the Energy Ministry, Wojciech Wrochna, has called for “flexibility”, while the European Commission maintains that a coordinated response is necessary.

Euronews

EU warns oil and gas prices will not immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends

The EU has warned that oil and gas prices will not go down any time soon, even if the Iran war ends, citing pressure on fuel supplies and tight global markets, as it prepares support measures for households and businesses.

International Business Times

European Commission Warns Citizens to Prepare For Energy Crisis Because of Iran War

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen encouraged EU citizens to work from home where possible, reduce highway speed limits by ten kilometers, encourage public transport, and alternate private car access.

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Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow

Euronews

Jørgensen urges cohesive national responses to avoid energy market disruptions

Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen emphasized that EU unity is crucial to managing the energy crisis, with oil up 70% and natural gas 50%, raising concerns over supply security.

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EU calls on member states to curb oil demand and prepare for prolonged disruption

EU urges governments to boost energy savings and explore alternatives amid supply pressure, letter seen by Euronews reveals.

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Newsletter: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion

Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday.

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G7 pledges to take 'all necessary measures' to safeguard energy market amid war in Iran

G7 countries said they are ready to take “any necessary measures” to preserve stability in the energy market through coordinated action. However, no specific measures have been announced at this stage.

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Europe's housing crisis: Who is really paying the price?

Home prices and rents have skyrocketed over the past 15 years. Europe needs 10 million more houses to keep up. For young people, low-income families, and essential workers, finding affordable housing is now out of reach.

Euronews

EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war

Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter. The European Commission also told member states to refill below the 90% level set by law in 2022.

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