EU Leaders Split Over Response To Energy Crisis

The leaders of the 27 European Union member states debated for hours measures to address the current energy crisis during the first day of their summit on Thursday, opting for a moderate approach in the final statement as deep divisions over the long-term climate plan remain. The energy crisis was top of the agenda of the European Council, although the rift with Poland over rule-of-law overshadowed the talks. Poland itself, alongside Hungary and the Czech Republic, called for revisions of the EU climate plan in light of the ongoing energy crisis…