What von der Leyen’s SOTU speech got right about energy—and where the EU still needs to pivot
Von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech recognized energy challenges from the Iran and Ukraine wars, linking climate policy to security, competitiveness, and resilience. Experts called the diagnosis convincing but the answer unconvincing, urging a technology-neutral approach, expanded domestic supply, and better cooperation among member states.
Why it matters: This analysis underscores the briefing's theme of energy security by showing that the EU must move from target-setting to concrete investment and infrastructure protection.