EU energy mix shifts as renewables overtake fossil fuels for the first time

Wind and solar power have generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the European Union for the first time. This milestone comes as the EU invests hundreds of millions in cross-border hydrogen and power grid projects.

However, there are internal disagreements on energy policy. A split has emerged between eastern and western member states over green shipping rules, and lawmakers are urging the European Commission to invest more in fusion energy research. Some reports also suggest that countries are using temporary subsidies to avoid making deeper, long-term reforms to their power sectors.