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EU leaders weigh energy prices as populist fears grow
Energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen says governments could subsidise fossil fuels short term to ease the cost of living, as leaders gather in Brussels; the room is presumably warm.
On air: Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “EU must curb energy prices to prevent people turning to populists, commissioner warns – Europe live”, with reporting from Reuters.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:49 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Europe, EU.
- BBN covered this story before: Burnham courts EU ties; Europe weighs frozen Russian assets (October 13).
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Brussels this morning, EU leaders are arguing over energy prices, and the energy commissioner warns that unless costs come down, voters may turn to populists, even if that means subsidising fossil fuels for now.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the plan to stop angry voters is to keep the heating on. Finally, a summit I understand.
The story so far
- Europe Slips: DAX Down 1.18%, FTSE Off 0.16% · France 24
- Tesla Drops 'Full Self-Driving' Name in Europe · Benzinga
- Burnham courts EU ties; Europe weighs frozen Russian assets · The Guardian
- EU leaders weigh energy prices as populist fears grow (this story)
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