Brussels proposes mandatory teleworking in the face of rising prices and tension in the Hormuz
The European Commission is preparing a package of measures to contain energy and transport prices which, although still a draft, will be presented next week for immediate implementation by the Member States.
The European Commission is working on a package of urgent measures to alleviate the rise in prices in order to combat instability in the Strait of Hormuz,including the introduction of a mandatory day of teleworking, the reduction of public transport and the reduction of air travel .
The document, which is still in the draft phase and will be presented next week for adoption by the Member States, stresses from Brussels that there is no immediate threat to supply, but recognises that thesituation is' delicate 'and depends on the course of the conflict.
Iran warns that tension is rising and keeps international markets on alert. Tehran insists it will block exports and imports into the Persian Gulf, the Oman Sea and the Red Sea if threats persist.
In this context, the focus is on the negotiations in Pakistan, which are considered key to reducing tension. Uncertainty has become apparent in various economic sectors, pending the impact of the escalation of the conflict.
In the Basque Country, the Minister for Tourism, Javier Hurtado, has for the time being downplayed the impact it may have on the sector, although he has acknowledged that what will happen will depend on the course of the war and the duration of the crisis.
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