Europe’s new energy crisis fuels a green 'told you so'

The Parliament Magazine reports that renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving up energy prices and exposing Europe’s continued dependence on fossil fuel imports. Alberto Alemanno, law professor at HEC Paris Business School, criticises the EU’s inconsistent approach, arguing that short-term emergency measures cannot replace structural policies to reduce dependency, and that the crisis underscores the strategic importance of accelerating the green transition.