Iran crisis: Commission approves aid but urges budgetary discipline

The European Commission is making new energy price relief measures available for industry, transportation and agriculture. However, Ursula von der Leyen and Teresa Ribera are urging EU member states not to overdo it. No one knows how long the crisis will last.

30. April 2026
Ein Schrottkorb hängt in einer Werkhalle der BGH Edelstahl Freital GmbH in einem Lichtbogenofen. Anlass ist der 4. Sächsische Stahlgipfel.
Energy-intensive industrial processes should be allowed to receive temporarily higher subsidies. (picture alliance/dpa | Sebastian Kahnert)

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Last updated: 30. April 2026