As EU member states implement excise cuts and price caps to mitigate energy expenses, a more critical dialogue is emerging between France and Germany over the potential renegotiation of the EU’s climate regulations. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has emphasized the need for energy affordability, yet concrete solutions remain elusive. Concurrently, the European Commission’s approval of state-aid packages raises concerns about the long-term implications for the EU’s single market, as national governments increasingly adopt subsidy measures that may exacerbate disparities among member states.