Statement by President von der Leyen on energy
· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)
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UL · Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiStatement by President von der Leyen on energyContextPresident von der Leyen delivered a statement on the current energy situation and the measures that the Commission will propose.
Why it mattersBrussels proposes taking windfall profits from power firms to help bill payers.
Problems raised- Russia manipulates the gas market.
- Energy prices are soaring.
- Households and firms are vulnerable.
Solutions proposed- Cap and redistribute energy revenues.
- Support vulnerable households and companies.
- Invest in home-grown renewables.
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