# No energy shortage, but a painful winter looms for Europe, top EU energy leader warns

https://mins.news/en/item/79031

- euronews, 2026-09-29 16:42 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/no-energy-shortage-but-a-painful-winter-looms-for-europe-top-eu-energy-leader-warns

> A senior EU energy leader warns that Europe faces a painful winter despite having no energy shortage. The bloc must shield consumers from another energy price shock while reducing fossil fuels’ role in the economy. Emergency steps may ease the immediate impact, but Brussels cautions governments against letting short-term subsidies or tax choices undermine the green transition.

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