MEPs&nbsp;debate the current energy outlook amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Israeli bombings of Iran and Tehran’s attacks on shipping crossing the Strait of Hormuz as well as on energy infrastructure in the Gulf have led to a sharp increase in hydrocarbon prices, highlighting the persistent vulnerabilities within international energy markets.

Against this backdrop, MEPs&nbsp;quiz Council and Commission representatives on possible measures to enhance the EU’s energy security while maintaining market stability and affordability. Parliament is currently working on the grids package legislative proposals aiming to lower electricity prices via boosting grid infrastructure and on an update of the Trans-European networks for Energy (TEN-E) guidelines.

The European Council conclusions of 19 March 2026 underscored the urgency of advancing Europe’s energy transition as the primary strategy for enhancing strategic autonomy, resilience, and long-term affordability.

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EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers: MEPs debate (part 3)

EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers: MEPs debate (part 2)

EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers: MEPs debate (part 1)

EU strategy to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers: One round of political group leaders

EU strategy to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers: opening statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

EU strategy to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers: opening statement by Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs

EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis and its implications on energy prices: extracts from the debate

Infoclip: Energy crises and possible consequences for the European tourism industry

Energy security, independence and supply in the geopolitical context - ensuring market stability and affordable energy for industry and citizens: extracts from the debate

Energy security, independence and supply in the geopolitical context - ensuring market stability and affordable energy for industry and citizens: closing statements by Dan JØRGENSEN and Marilena RAOUNA

Energy security, independence and supply in the geopolitical context - ensuring market stability and affordable energy for industry and citizens: MEPs debate (part 2)

EP Plenary debate on the Energy security

EP Plenary Session - Energy security, independence and supply in the geopolitical context - ensuring market stability and affordable energy for industry and citizens

Energy security, independence and supply in the geopolitical context - ensuring market stability and affordable energy for industry and citizens: MEPs debate (part 1)

Energy security, independence and supply in the geopolitical context: opening statements by Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs and Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing

Infoclip: Energy challenges in the EU

Presentation of the Energy Package: closing statement by Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing

Presentation of the Energy Package: MEPs debate (part 2)

Presentation of the Energy Package: MEPs debate (part 1)

Presentation of the Energy Package: opening statement by Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing

Reform of the energy and electricity markets: Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Jens GEIER (S&D, DE), and Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES (S&D, ES), Rapporteurs

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