EVOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION'S APPROACHES TO ENERGY POLICY-MAKING (2014-2023)

Abstract

This paper provides a research the specifics of strategic planning for energy security within the European Union (EU) during the period from 2014 to 2023. The analysis of adopted strategies, the identification of problems and challenges encountered during their implementation, and the determination of opportunities and prospects for forming a unified concept to ensure sustainable and reliable energy security in the EU are highly relevant for the European community today, aimed at further risk mitigation. The impact of geopolitical factors, climate change, and energy dependence on the formation of the EU's energy security strategy is examined. The research findings make a significant contribution to understanding contemporary challenges and the prospects for the development of EU energy policy.