Decision approved by Ursula von der Leyen – ‘Battle’ of ’27’ to reduce dependence on Russian oil and gas
Its prime minister Czech Republicwhose country holds its rotating presidency European Unionthis semester, he said today that his country will convene an emergency meeting to deal with the energy crisis linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Czech presidency “will convene an emergency meeting of energy ministers to discuss specific emergency measures to address the situation in the energy sector,” the prime minister said in a tweet. Petr Fiala.
The decision, approved by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, comes as the 27 EU member states try to reduce their dependence on Russian oil and gas.
Dwindling supplies and concern about the future have caused energy prices in Europe to skyrocket.
The Czech Minister of Industry and Trade, Joseph Sikelasaid the European Energy Council should be convened “as soon as possible”.
“We are in an energy war with Russia and this is harming the whole of the EU”he said.
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