European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU energy ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, March 16, 2026. [Virginia Mayo/AP]
Greece may benefit from a range of European Commission emergency measures aimed at tackling rising energy costs, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen indicated ahead of a summit of bloc leaders on Thursday.
Speaking to representatives of a few major European newspapers, including Kathimerini, on Wednesday, Jorgensen signaled that Athens can make immediate use of a European Commission “toolbox” that includes state subsidies, tax reductions and flexible support schemes for households and businesses.
The comments come as Greece joins a group of member-states pushing for swift relief measures, warning that delays could deepen the impact on consumers and the economy. Other countries have urged caution, seeking to avoid disruptions to the EU’s energy market.
The commissioner stressed the crisis is driven by high prices rather than supply shortages, noting Europe has significantly reduced reliance on Russian energy imports.
The proposed tools – including price caps on gas, expanded long-term energy contracts and relaxed state aid rules – could help shield vulnerable households and stabilize electricity costs. Jorgensen also pointed to the need to ease the link between gas and retail power prices.
While longer-term solutions such as nuclear energy remain national decisions, he said immediate relief should focus on targeted financial support and market adjustments to protect consumers.