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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The energy union strategy aims at building an energy union that gives EU consumers - households and businesses - secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy.&nbsp;The five pillars of the Energy Union are:&nbsp;accelerating decarbonisation with the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) and renewables at is core; scaling up energy efficiency; enhancing energy security and safety; strengthening the internal market; research, innovation and competitiveness.&nbsp; Since 2021, Europe has experienced a hike in energy prices that is part of a global surge. The&nbsp;Russian invasion of Ukraine&nbsp;in 2022 has further affected the energy markets, causing new increases of energy prices and concerns over the EU’s ability to secure its energy supply. &nbsp;

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A European Energy Union will ensure that Europe has secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy.

Wiser energy use while fighting climate change is both a spur for new jobs and growth and an investment in Europe's future.

The state of the Energy Union shows progress made since the Energy Union Framework Strategy was adopted to bring about the transition to a low-carbon, secure and competitive economy. 
The “Clean Energy for all Europeans” package consists of several legislative proposals and three communications on the energy market, energy efficiency, renewables, eco-design and governance of the Energy Union.

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By making energy more efficient, Europeans will see their energy bills reduced. In addition, Europe will diminish its reliance on external suppliers of oil and gas, improve local air quality and protect the climate.

By 2030, energy efficiency in the EU must have improved by 32.5%, whereas the share of energy from renewables should make up at least 32% of the EU’s gross final consumption. Both targets are to be reviewed by 2023. These targets can only be raised, not lowered. Lower energy bills and the right to become a renewable self-consumer will be the result.

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MEPs, Council and the Commission discuss how to ensure energy supply, market stability, and affordable energy for industry and citizens in the current challenging geopolitical context.

EP Plenary debate on the Energy security

MEPs debate and take a final vote on the reform of the EU electricity market to protect consumers from sudden price shocks and on new rules to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market.

Plenary debate - Reform of the energy and electricity markets

EP Plenary session - EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers

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

EP Plenary Session - Building Europe's clean, independent and secure energy following the 2026 North Sea Summit

EP Plenary Session - Presentation of the Energy Package

ITRE - Press point on Phasing out Russian natural gas imports

EP Plenary session - Ending all energy imports from Russia to the EU and closing loopholes through third countries

EP Plenary session - Electricity grids: the backbone of the EU energy system

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - State of the Energy union

Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, close the debate on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its current and future implications on energy prices as well as on the availability of fertilizers for our agricultural needs, and how to respond to it. This debate is held after EU heads of state or government met in Cyprus to discuss how to protect vulnerable households and businesses from high energy prices.

EU strategy to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers: closing statements by Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European affairs, and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner

This video shows MEPs, the Council and the Commission debating the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its current and futur implications on energy prices as well as on the availability of fertilizers for our agricultural needs, and how to respond to it. This debate is held after EU heads of state or government met in Cyprus to discuss how to protect vulnerable households and businesses from high energy prices.

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)

One round of political group leaders begin the debate on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its current and futur implications on energy prices as well as on the availability of fertilizers for our agricultural needs, and how to respond to it. This debate is held after EU heads of state or government met in Cyprus to discuss how to protect vulnerable households and businesses from high energy prices.

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

Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission opens the debate on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its current and futur implications on energy prices as well as on the availability of fertilizers for our agricultural needs, and how to respond to it. This debate is held after EU heads of state or government met in Cyprus to discuss how to protect vulnerable households and businesses from high energy prices. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs opens the debate on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its current and futur implications on energy prices as well as on the availability of fertilizers for our agricultural needs, and how to respond to it. This debate is held after EU heads of state or government met in Cyprus to discuss how to protect vulnerable households and businesses from high energy prices. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

This news item shows extracts from the debate on EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis and its implications on energy prices. MEPs, the Council and the Commission discuss how to respond to the ongoing Middle East crisis and its implications for energy prices. With developments in Iran and the wider region threatening regional and global security, the EU is advocating de-escalation and peace, as well as freedom of navigation. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, highlights the severe economic impact of the war, increasing by €27 billion in just 60 days of conflict the fossil fuel import costs with no additional energy gained and boosts renewable and nuclear energy production. MEPs propose solutions and measures to control energy prices, ranging from promoting the European Grids Package to introducing a European tax on oil companies’ windfall profits.

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