European households face high energy prices due to inefficient buildings, prompting climate organizations to write to the EU Commission ahead of a new directive on building energy performance expected on December 14. Experts call for long-term political solutions to avoid future energy crises and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Jan Rosenow of The Regulatory Assistance Project links the current crisis to EU's gas dependence for heating, with 40% of EU gas imports used by the housing sector. Irish MEP Ciarán Cuffe emphasizes the need for deep renovations, especially in social housing, and suggests funding through European financial institutions. The article suggests that while financial support can alleviate immediate pressures, it does not address the root cause of excessive gas consumption.

The European Parliament has agreed to raise climate ambitions ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, aiming to maintain the EU's leadership in the global fight against climate change. The 'Fit-for-55' package is expected to set an example by aligning with the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to below two degrees compared to pre-industrial levels. Danish MEPs, including Niels Fuglsang, Morten Helveg, and Pernille Weiss, expressed hopes that the package will influence global climate ambitions. However, there are concerns about the pace of the climate fight and the need for more ambitious targets, especially in renewable energy and binding energy efficiency directives.