Data table
Published: 29 July 2026Policy responses to energy price volatility recorded in EU PolicyWatch, April–June 2026
Data table
Policy responses to energy price volatility recorded in EU PolicyWatch, April–June 2026
| Category | Description | No. of measures |
|---|---|---|
| Sectoral interventions | Targeted at economic activities, businesses, citizens, consumers and workers at sector level, such as energy, transport and agriculture | 82 |
| Demand-side management and efficiency | Aim to reduce the demand for or consumption of fuel and energy | 60 |
| Supply-side and structural energy shifts | Strategic or long-term measures to enhance energy security and crisis preparedness | 62 |
| Social dialogue and collective bargaining initiatives | Proposed by the social partners or designed with significant involvement of the social partners | 11 |
The four categories are not mutually exclusive, as a measure can fall under more than one category. The figures above are valid for the circa 125 measures labelled as measures addressing cost-of-living crisis under the 2026 update.
Source: Eurofound's EU PolicyWatch
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