EU governments can’t kick their fossil fuels addiction, even when they want to

European governments are struggling to break free from their reliance on fossil fuels despite acknowledging the need for a clean energy transition. Despite growing public support for renewable energy sources and commitments to combat climate change, officials continue to support or even fund fossil fuel projects. This inertia highlights the complex political and economic challenges in transitioning to a sustainable energy system, which could have long-term implications for the EU's environmental goals and global climate efforts.