European Commission Warns of Prolonged Energy Crisis Due to Iran Conflict
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, has issued a warning about a prolonged energy crisis in Europe, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran. The crisis has significantly increased the EU's fossil fuel import costs by €27 billion in just 60 days, without providing additional energy. This situation has prompted the EU to prioritize reducing dependency on imported fossil fuels and to enhance domestic clean energy production, including renewables and nuclear power. The Commission views the crisis as a critical turning point for Europe to achieve energy autonomy. 
