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UN warns of new energy crisis in Europe this winter due to fossil fuel dependence

CNN Portugal10 September 2026 at 12:48

The United Nations issued a warning about a potential new energy crisis in Europe during the coming winter, warning that fossil fuel dependence places the continent in a vulnerable situation.

The UN representative who spoke on the matter argued that clean energy represents the safest way to guarantee affordable prices for European consumers, suggesting an energy transition as a solution to the problem.

The alert comes in a context of growing concerns about European energy security and the high costs associated with fossil fuels in the international market.

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