Speaking in Brussels, von der Leyen emphasized Europe’s vulnerability due to its reliance on fossil fuels, advocating for a future where factories, heating systems, and vehicles operate on electricity. She highlighted that nuclear energy could enhance the EU’s independence and security. Meanwhile, German Finance Minister Klingbeil and other EU officials are pushing for a windfall tax on oil companies, although von der Leyen did not comment on this proposal. EU leaders are set to discuss the ongoing crisis at a summit in Cyprus next week.