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The European Union will double the share of electricity in its final en...

Ursula von der Leyen: The European Union will double the share of electricity in its final energy consumption b... Published Sep 16, 2026. Status: Pending. Sha...

Actor: Ursula von der Leyen
Topic: Politics
Status: Pending
Published: Sep 16, 2026
Deadline: Dec 31, 2040

The European Union will double the share of electricity in its final energy consumption by 2040

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Share of electricity in EU final energy consumption doubles by 2040 per Eurostat energy statistics

Verification rule: Event occurs: Share of electricity in EU final energy consumption doubles by 2040 per Eurostat energy statistics; window 2026-09-16 to 2040-12-31

Verification criteria: Share of electricity in EU final energy consumption doubles by 2040 per Eurostat energy statistics

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