Facing the energy crisis in the EU

What? In her State of the Union address, President von der Leyen announced a package of emergency energy measures.

When? 14 September 2022

Why? The measures aim to provide an EU-wide response to the difficulties that high energy prices are causing for consumers, as well as for energy firms participating in wholesale energy markets. In her address, Ms von der Leyen talked about the work being done in the area of financial markets, as the Commission is working with regulators on further possible measures. The ongoing work covers derivatives, benchmarks and trading.

Want to know more? Read more on what the EU is doing to address high energy prices