The President of the European Council is confident that EU leaders will approve support measures for high energy prices at this week's summit, describing the situation as a 'dramatic and challenging moment.' António Costa emphasized the need for temporary, targeted measures to address rising costs and highlighted the importance of energy independence through domestic production, including renewables and nuclear power. The summit follows the recent military escalation between Israel, the US, and Iran, which has sparked fears of a new energy crisis similar to 2022 due to potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.