The EU calls for urgent measures to curb the economic impact of the war in Iran
European leaders call on the Commission to take immediate action on the price of energy and advocate easing the conflict; some countries are prepared to send aid to the Strait of Hormuz
The Heads of State and Government of the European Union have urged the European Commission to propose immediate measures to deal with the consequences of the war in Iran. 27 has held a summit in Brussels which has been concernedabout the increasein energy .
In the joint communiqué, the 27 have avoided a firm position on the conflict. Azpimarratu du is not a European warand have called on all parties to respect international law, and have stressed the need to mitigate the conflict in line with what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
However, countries such as Germany, France, Italy or the United Kingdom have been prepared to send aid to the Strait of Hormuz when the necessary conditions are met, and the initiative has been welcomed by all Member States.
In the economic sphere, the authorities have supported French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to halt attacks on energy and water infrastructure, which risks aggravatingthe risein prices , and have therefore urged the Commission to present specific temporary measures on the cost of energy.
They have also called for an "undelayed" response to fuel prices and lower electricity prices, and for "specific temporary measures" to be taken. They have warned that the impact of the conflict is immediate on citizens and businesses.
The 27 are calling on Brussels to take action on all aspects of electricity prices and to facilitate a reduction in the short term, taking into account the situation in each country.
The energy debate has revealed divisions between the Member States on the emissions trading system, which they have described as one of the factors influencing the energy bill. The issue will be reviewed as planned in July, but countries such as Italy, Poland or Germany have advocated adjustments and Spain or Portugal have advocated strengthening this system so as not to jeopardise the energy transition.
On the other hand, the summit has also exposed the divisions around Ukraine. . Leadership pressure has not been enough to unblock the €90 billion loan. European Council President Antonio Costa has accused Hungary of maintaining the blockade. Hungary and Slovakia have not signed the support document for Ukraine.
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