The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a truth that many European policymakers have ignored: Humanity remains structurally dependent on oil. This reality, first highlighted during the 1973 oil shortage and reinforced by the 1979 version — triggered by Iran — continues to be neglected, even openly dismissed, by certain political elites.

A half century later, energy insecurity persists with undiminished intensity. Yet as early as 2000, the European Commission emphasized the imperative for the European Union to ensure the security of energy supplies. Those warnings, however, were not heeded, as priority was given instead to reducing CO₂ emissions and promoting “renewable” energy. 

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As a former official in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy for 36 years, I have witnessed relentless efforts to promote so-called alternatives to hydrocarbons and their disastrous results. Yet, in the face of the current crisis, the EU refuses to recognize its desperate need for fossil fuels.

EUROPE FLAILS IN RESPONSE TO IRAN CONFLICT AS STRAIT OF HORMUZ CLOSURE THREATENS ENERGY SUPPLY

In May 2023, Ursula von der Leyen, President of........

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