EU leaders have tasked Finance Ministers to come up with new measures to deal with potential energy shortages after assessing that current proposals were not enough, Bloomberg reports, citing sources

This development suggests a growing concern among EU leaders regarding energy security, signaling that existing measures are perceived as insufficient.

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The focus on new proposals could lead to volatility in energy markets, particularly in commodities like natural gas and oil, as traders assess potential supply adjustments and broader economic implications.

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