The fuel crisis caused by the war in Iran is being used by Brussels to try to accelerate a structural transformation towards clean energy and energy efficiency. However, the countries' response is primarily focused on measures for immediate mitigation of the impact of rising prices and the potential political 'cost' it may bring them.
Brussels pushes for energy transition, but Member States focus on immediate crisis response
Thursday, 23 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
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