The European Union saves energy. What did the war unleashed by Russia lead to

Earlier, the European Commission introduced a plan for a 7% reduction in energy use. The decision was made due to high energy prices.

So in Spain, on August 10, they introduced energy saving measures, the so-called "Shock Plan for Savings and Energy Management." In the cities of Spain began to turn off the light at night in public buildings and shop windows. This applies to administrative buildings, railway stations, airports, bars, restaurants, hotels, trade, cultural and entertainment establishments.

The measures, calculated until November 2023, will allow Spain to fulfill its obligations to EU partners to overcome the energy problems that arose as a result of the war in Ukraine. And this despite the fact that Spain itself does not depend on Russian energy carriers, - said Teresa Ribera, Deputy Prime Minister of Spain.

In Italy, they proposed to cancel evening football matches in order to save electricity. The National Council of Consumers and Users of Italy (CNCU) said it was a measure of necessity in the face of the energy crisis.

Holding matches in the evening is hypocritical in the face of general fear in the face of an energy crisis, the Council of Consumers and Users of Italy said.

In the UK, the "don't pay" protest is gaining momentum. The British refuse to pay electricity bills and protest against rising electricity prices.

The British teacher said in an interview that she does not pay the bills in order to save money in order to spend money on food and other necessities.

It's terrible, especially when there are three teenagers in the house. They are not yet old enough to go to work. They rely on us, and it's really scary to think that you can potentially not provide for your children in this way, the teacher said in an interview with The Guardian.

Recall, earlier it was reported that if the Russian Federation stops deliveries, Germany will have enough gas reserves for less than 3 months.