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The current energy crisis is a stark reminder that Europe is too dependent on imported fossil fuels, and that our way forward is more homegrown energy.

In the second half of 2025, average electricity prices for households in the EU remained largely stable, with a slight increase to €28.96 from €28.79 per 100 kWh in the first half of the year. These price levels remain well above levels from before the 2022 energy crisis.

In the second half of 2025, household gas prices in the EU continued to show the seasonal fluctuation between semesters that was visible before the 2022 crisis, with this pattern distorted during 2022 and 2023.

The European Commission and the Republic of Moldova held today the 7th High-Level Energy Dialogue in Brussels, reaffirming their strong partnership on energy security and Moldova’s gradual integration into the European energy market.

The 9 finalists for the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards) have been announced today, highlighting outstanding contributions from individuals and projects to the clean energy transition in Europe.

An EU framework for calculating the life-cycle global warming potential (GWP) of new buildings has been published today, aimed at ensuring EU countries use comparable methodologies for this calculation.

The Commission has today launched a new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects with an indicative budget of €600 million.

A package of recommendations aimed at protecting and supporting citizens in engaging in the clean energy transition has been presented by the Commission today.

Today and Monday, 4 May, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will be in Paris to discuss solutions to the global transition towards clean energy with international partners and representatives of the French government.