EU energy crisis: trapped in a vicious circle
The EU keeps replacing fuels without a strategic approach for a resilient energy system, per 'Global Times', highlighting a vicious circle in the crisis.
The current energy crisis has revealed that the European bloc is trapped in a vicious circle, as stated in an editorial by the Chinese newspaper 'Global Times'. The outlet argues that the European Union has not learned from past experiences and continues to focus on merely replacing fuels, rather than adopting a comprehensive strategic approach to build its own resilient energy system.
This reactive stance, according to the analysis, leaves the EU vulnerable to global market fluctuations and dependent on external sources, undermining its energy autonomy. The lack of a long-term vision to develop domestic infrastructure and technologies prevents the region from breaking free from recurring crisis cycles.
As a result, 'Global Times' concludes that the EU must rethink its energy policies, prioritizing the construction of a diversified and sustainable system that reduces exposure to external risks. Without a strategic shift, the bloc could face greater challenges in future crises, perpetuating the vicious circle identified in the editorial.
