The EU's energy dependency remains high at 58% in 2023, with significant reliance on fossil fuel imports, particularly oil and natural gas. The ongoing Middle East conflict exacerbates energy vulnerabilities, prompting the EU to pursue a 2025 Grids Package aimed at enhancing energy independence and creating a unified energy market. Future discussions will occur at the European Grids Summit in April 2026. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)