Why Europeans Are Less Exposed to Gas Price Rises Than in 2022 (legrandcontinent.eu)

• €5.8 billion in electricity cost savings projected for 2026
• Wind and solar capacity reduces need for gas imports
• Strategic progress toward EU energy independence

"European countries are expected to save 5.8 billion euros on electricity costs this year thanks to renewables. The expansion of wind and solar power has reduced dependence on expensive gas imports, shielding consumers from price spikes that characterized the 2022 energy crisis."