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Europe's energy crisis: EU 'too reliant on gas', says von der Leyen

The European Commission President said that a speedy transition to clean energy would make the EU less reliant on natural gas imports.

Russia

Energy crisis: Putin says Russia ready to supply more gas to Europe

The Russian president has dismissed as “absolutely out of the question” suggestions Russia has been using gas supply as an economic weapon against Europe.

Europe News

Brussels mulls EU-wide gas reserve to prevent energy price volatility

The European Commission has unveiled a series of short-term measures to palliate the ongoing energy crunch, together with proposals for the long haul.

Europe News

Energy security dominates EU-Ukraine summit as prices surge

The annual summit between Brussels and Kyiv was held in the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday.

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Russia

What is Russia's role in Europe's natural gas crisis?

Vladimir Putin suggested that Russia could supply more natural gas, which resulted in a fall in prices in the market.

Europe News

Ten EU countries call on Brussels to label nuclear energy as green

The member states argue the current energy crunch, which has sent electricity prices soaring, makes the case for nuclear as an affordable, low-carbon energy source.

Europe News

MEPs call for investigation into EU energy market manipulation

The European Parliament held a debate on Wednesday to discuss rising energy bills.

World News

EU calls for relief funds to help consumers hit by energy prices

France and Spain have led the charge for new rules governing EU energy markets as the price surge ramps up utility bills.

Europe News

Amid soaring prices, millions in Europe could struggle to heat homes

A 2019 report found an estimated 30 million people across Europe were affected by energy poverty,

World News

Euroviews. Managing Europe's winter of discontent ǀ View

Skyrocketing fuel prices, ongoing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and supply chain disruption are on the cards for Europe this winter. Analyst Radu Magdin argues leaders must tackle these issues head-on, not shy away from them.

Economy

EU divided over response to soaring, 'unbearable' energy prices

Economic and finance ministers met in Luxembourg, laying bare intra-EU divisions.

France

Energy crisis: France to freeze natural gas and electricity prices

Natural gas prices have surged in Europe due to both supply and demand problems.

World News

Soaring energy prices push Europe's inflation to decade high

Inflation in the Euro area reached 3.4% in September, its highest level since 2008, boosted by a jolting 17.4% increase in energy prices.