On 11 March 2026, in Strasbourg, France, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered a speech at the plenary session of the European Parliament. She discussed the situation in the Middle East following US and Israeli military operations against the Iranian regime and their consequences for Europe. She highlighted the impact of the conflict on energy markets, with a 50% increase in the price of gas and a 27% increase in the price of oil, representing an additional cost of around €3 billion for European imports in ten days. She called for a reduction in dependence on fossil fuels and for the accelerated development of renewable and nuclear energy. She also discussed measures to reduce energy bills and strengthen European competitiveness.