Energy prices: On 22 April, the measures were adopted.«embankment» increases
European Commission President Ursula von der Leien announced that targeted and temporary support measures against energy price rises will be presented on 22 April. Since the start of the Middle East conflict 44 days ago, the fossil fuel import account has increased by 22 billion euros. The measures will include income support programmes, flexible State aid rules, coordination to fill natural gas reserves and release of strategic oil reserves. The presentation will precede the informal European Council in Cyprus, 23-24 April.





