Consequences of Iran war ‘may echo for months or years to come,’ EU chief warns – Europe live
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03.22 EDTEU needs to reduce its overdependency on imported fossil fuels, and focus on clean energy supply, von der Leyen saysOn the Middle East, von der Leyen says that the EU “want the ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon to hold,” with urgent need to “re-establish peace and stability through diplomatic means.”But she warns that “the consequences of this conflict may echo for months or even years to come.” “This is the second energy crisis within four years, and the lesson should be very clear. Our overdependency on imported fossil fuels makes us vulnerable. … We must reduce our overdependency on imported fossil fuels and boost our home-grown, affordable, clean energy supply. From renewables to nuclear, in full respect of technology neutrality.” Share
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