Coming winter may be EU's worst for energy since 2022, European Commission warns
EU Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jorgensen called on US President Donald Trump to help ensure as free a flow of energy resources as possible.
The European Union could face its most difficult winter for energy supplies since 2022, according to the European Commission, cited by TASS.
EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen called on US President Donald Trump to help ensure as free a flow of energy resources as possible, underscoring the bloc's continued reliance on external suppliers to meet winter demand.
The warning echoes the energy crisis Europe faced in 2022 following the disruption of Russian gas supplies after the start of the war in Ukraine, a period that forced EU countries to scramble for alternative sources and accelerate energy diversification efforts.
Jorgensen's comments suggest that, despite steps taken since 2022 to reduce dependence on Russian energy, the bloc still faces significant vulnerability heading into the colder months.
The European Commission did not immediately detail specific measures planned to address the anticipated shortfall.
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