Breaking news: After the Russia-Ukraine war, harsh statements continue to come from the sides regarding mutual sanctions between the EU, the USA and Russia. Finally, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is using energy as a weapon by cutting off supply and manipulating markets. Here are the details…
OFFERS AGAINST HIGH ENERGY PRICES
Von der Leyen shared about the energy crisis in Europe from her social media account.
“Putin uses energy as a weapon by cutting off supplies and manipulating our energy markets.” Von der Leyen said that Putin will fail and Europe will prevail.
Von der Leyen pointed out that the EU Commission has prepared various proposals to protect poor households and businesses against high energy prices, and their proposals include reducing electricity demand at peak times, imposing a ceiling price on natural gas coming from Russia via pipeline, and consumers and consumers with revenues from the energy sector. He stated that it will aim to support businesses and provide assistance to electricity producers who are experiencing liquidity problems due to fluctuations.
Gas prices rose sharply in Europe after Russia announced that it would indefinitely stop natural gas flow to Europe through the Nord Stream pipeline.
The energy ministers of EU member states will hold an extraordinary meeting in Brussels on September 9 to determine the steps to be taken against the rapidly increasing electricity and natural gas prices. (AA)