EU wants to double electricity use by 2040, but avoids setting a legally-binding target.

Elena Giordano   Politico.eu17 July 2026
The Electrification Action Plan, unveiled on Friday, aims to reduce Europe’s reliance on imported oil and gas while lowering energy costs for households and industry.

“The age of fossil fuels is coming to an end,” said EU energy chief Dan Jørgensen on unveiling the electrification plan.