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Von der Leyen makes low-carbon energy push ahead of EU summit

Published 16:09 on February 9, 2026 / Last updated at 16:09 on February 9, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged EU leaders to scale up homegrown renewables and nuclear power, warning that energy remains a “chokepoint” for Europe’s competitiveness ahead of a leaders’ retreat on Thursday.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged EU leaders to scale up homegrown renewables and nuclear power, warning that energy remains a “chokepoint” for Europe’s competitiveness ahead of a leaders’ retreat on Thursday.


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