Energy transition will not automatically make Europe independent (hcss.nl)

• Iran blocked Strait of Hormuz during conflict
• Energy transition alone does not guarantee independence
• Europe needs strategic autonomy and resilience

"Rob de Wijk argues in his column that the energy transition alone does not make Europe independent. The war against Iran shows that weaker countries like Iran can disrupt strong powers by closing the Strait of Hormuz. Energy security remains tied to geopolitical factors, not just renewable sources."