What specific energy coordination measures did von der Leyen announce to address rising fossil fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict?

Von der Leyen announced three concrete coordination measures: (1) coordinated filling of member states' gas storage to avoid simultaneous market purchases, (2) coordinated releases of oil stocks to maximize impact, and (3) ensuring that national emergency measures do not disrupt the EU single market. She also confirmed the European Commission will publish formal energy price proposals on April 22 for discussion at the upcoming informal EU leaders' summit, and will present an electrification strategy before summer as part of structural efforts to lower energy prices.

According to von der Leyen, why is the EU accelerating its decarbonization strategy amid the current energy crisis?

Von der Leyen stated that the EU is 'paying a very high price for our global dependency on fossil fuels' and emphasized that 'fossil fuel energy will remain the most expensive option in the years to come', thereby confirming and reinforcing the urgency of the decarbonization strategy — which she said 'has not only been confirmed in the last years, but is growing in importance day by day.'

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Apr 13, 2026

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged member states to coordinate energy price measures after fossil fuel bills rose by €22 billion due to the Iran conflict. New proposals for gas storage and oil stock releases aim to stabilize markets while accelerating decarbonization strategies.

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