EU leaders call for coordinated action on energy prices

EU leaders called for coordinated, temporary and targeted responses to high energy prices in conclusions adopted on 16 October.

The European Council also urged progress on single-market integration, simpler rules and investment. It stressed the role of electrification, renewable and low-carbon generation, grids and storage in reducing dependence on volatile fossil-fuel markets.

The conclusions set political priorities; they do not themselves enact the legislative measures discussed.