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Sweden Narrowly Avoids Blackout After Two Power Failures

Javier Villamor June 17, 2026

The incident has once again highlighted the challenges facing European power grids as the share of wind and solar generation continues to grow.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech on "EU strategy on the ongoing Middle East crisis, implications on Energy prices and availability of fertilizers" at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on April 29, 2026.

European Parliament Debate on Energy Crisis: Diagnosis Without Solution

Javier Villamor April 29, 2026

As MEPs in Strasbourg discussed security and energy after the Gulf shock, establishment groups clung to the Green Deal framework amid growing pressure on industry and households.

United Arab Emirates Announces Exit from OPEC, OPEC+

TEC News / AFP April 28, 2026

The UAE, a major global oil producer, has previously raised concerns about OPEC production quotas.

Brussels Caught in Budget Deadlock As Member States Face Protracting Energy Crisis

Tamás Orbán April 27, 2026

The European Parliament is set to endorse a record-high budget, while EU countries remain divided as time runs short on negotiations.

Belgium Says It Has “No Money” Left for Another Energy Crisis

Javier Villamor April 16, 2026

As oil and gas prices surge again, Belgium has become the first European country to openly admit it can no longer sustain another round of large-scale aid.

A woman walks past tractors blocking O’Connell Street in the centre of the city, as protests continue for a third day against the rising cost of fuel due to the Middle East crisis, in central Dublin on April 9, 2026.

Ireland Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting Over Fuel Cost Protests

TEC News / AFP April 12, 2026

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said the protests were unacceptable, adding that no group had the right to disrupt the country.

Czech Parliament Speaker Urges Return to Russian Energy Supplies

TEC News April 12, 2026

Tomio Okamura says cheaper Russian energy could ease energy prices.

Iran Ceasefire: What Comes Next for Europe?

Javier Villamor April 8, 2026

Brussels is celebrating the temporary pause of Middle East hostilities while remaining dependent on foreign energy, vulnerable trade routes, and outside protection.

France’s Fuel Shortages Expose Europe’s New Energy Crisis

Javier Villamor April 7, 2026

Three years after reducing its dependence on Russian gas, Europe is still heavily dependent on imported oil and on strategic routes. The supplier may have changed. The dependence has not.

“Total Chaos”: Czech Government Caps Fuel Profits Amid Soaring Prices

TEC News / AFP April 2, 2026

PM Andrej Babiš criticized Czechia’s neighbors for failing to coordinate on fuel pricing.

Tag: energy crisis

Sweden Narrowly Avoids Blackout After Two Power Failures

European Parliament Debate on Energy Crisis: Diagnosis Without Solution

United Arab Emirates Announces Exit from OPEC, OPEC+

Brussels Caught in Budget Deadlock As Member States Face Protracting Energy Crisis

Belgium Says It Has “No Money” Left for Another Energy Crisis

Ireland Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting Over Fuel Cost Protests

Czech Parliament Speaker Urges Return to Russian Energy Supplies

Iran Ceasefire: What Comes Next for Europe?

France’s Fuel Shortages Expose Europe’s New Energy Crisis

“Total Chaos”: Czech Government Caps Fuel Profits Amid Soaring Prices

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