NewzEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for an accelerated electrification of the European economy during an address in Strasbourg on September 16. The initiative aims to decrease the continent's reliance on imported fossil fuels by significantly expanding the role of electricity in the energy mix.
The proposal sets a long-term objective to double the weight of electricity in Europe's total energy consumption by 2040. This policy shift is presented as an essential step toward achieving energy independence and meeting the region's broader economic and environmental goals.
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