Kadri Simson

Budapest is trying to block the EU from taking a more aggressive position on punishing Russia for its invasion.

‘Even Hungary knows that by continuing this activity, they grant Russia the right to manipulate their market,’ Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said at a POLITICO event.

With fighting raging in the Middle East, the EU is hoping it can avoid a repeat of last year’s energy crisis.

When it comes to wind energy, the EU is trying to save itself — and stymie China in the process.

EU countries overcame a monthslong impasse in a proposed reform of the bloc electricity market on Tuesday.

The EU has met its gas storage targets more than three months ahead of schedule. But that might not mean lower prices.

Brussels is also withdrawing a proposal to modernize the decades-old treaty.

With Europe’s fuel prices returning to pre-war levels, Russia has lost its best leverage over the Continent, experts say.

POLITICO investigation into EU commissioners’ expenses sparks call to overhaul the ethics system.

Liquefied natural gas from the US helped the EU survive last winter, and more is promised for this year.

The electricity market reform is designed to shield users from soaring power costs, but it stops well short of tearing up the playbook.

Despite opting for a more slimmed-down proposal, the EU will need to go fast to finalize a deal before next year’s European election.

Mild weather this winter is set to help Europe shrug off Russia’s energy threats next year, too.

The initial plan is for ’10 to 15 commissioners’ that work on files related to Ukraine to take part.

The scheme is hedged with so many restrictions that it may not have much of an impact.

The emergency Energy Council is ‘probably the most challenging’ yet, Energy Commissioner Simson said.

Commissioner Kadri Simson reassures Kyiv during visit to war-torn country.

Sky-high prices are driving EU countries to pool their buying power. Is it the start of something bigger?

Brussels is pumping ever-increasing amounts of cash into hydrogen projects, and dragging its feet on climate standards for the gas.

The Commission also wants to develop a new gas trading benchmark for liquefied natural gas.

Gazprom chief says Europe could freeze as EU makes more plans to protect gas supplies from Putin’s war.

Measures will include joint purchasing of gas by 2023.

As leaders gather in Prague, the fight over energy supplies threatens to wreck EU unity.