European energy prices remain significantly higher than those of key global competitors, creating a structural competitiveness burden for EU industry and increasing costs for businesses and consumers. High electricity and gas prices are pushing energy‑intensive sectors to consider relocating or cutting investment, threatening long‑term industrial strength.
Policymakers in Brussels increasingly frame elevated energy costs not just as a short‑term market issue but as a long‑lasting economic challenge that can undermine growth and job creation.
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