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In 2026, the EU produced more electricity from wind and solar than fossil fuels for the first time. Despite this breakthrough, challenges remain, including increased gas dependence and volatile energy prices.

The EU plans to prohibit Russian gas imports by 2027 while managing new dependencies on LNG from the USA. Investment in energy is expected to decline by 4% in 2026 after reaching a record high in 2025. Additionally, AI's growing energy demands are creating competition for electricity supply, particularly in data centers.