Can the EU's Grids Package Free It From Its Energy Dependence?

18 Mar 2026 | Abstracted from Euronews

Europe's energy dependence persists despite cutting Russian gas. The EU now relies heavily on U.S. LNG, 10–15% of which passes through the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz. The new €1.2T Grids Package aims to speed grid build‑out, boost cross‑border links, and reduce fossil imports. But political divides, slow permitting, and supply risks mean Europe remains exposed until reforms take hold, likely not before 2028.

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