The soaring costs linked to rising gas prices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlight the urgent need for the EU to revise its energy security strategy, according to Eurelectric president Leonhard Birnbaum. He emphasized the importance of electricity as a critical energy carrier and the need to address threats such as cyberattacks. The EU aims to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027 and increase renewable energy deployment, but challenges remain in permitting new wind farms. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)