Europe and Energy Problems

May 13, 2026, 15:04
EuropeInternational

Introduction

Europe has problems with energy. There is a war in Iran. Also, Europe does not want to buy gas from Russia.

Main Body

Fuel for planes is now very expensive. This is because of the war in Iran. A leader named Dan Jørgensen says this is a 'fossil fuel crisis.' He says Europe must use more green energy now. Europe is stopping its trade with Russia. Some countries still buy Russian gas, but they want to stop. The Netherlands spent 20 billion euros to save gas for the future. Europe will stop all Russian gas by 2027. Europe wants to buy energy from other countries in the Gulf. Cyprus may sell its own gas to Europe soon. Europe also wants to stop pollution by the year 2040.

Conclusion

Europe wants to buy energy from many different places. They are watching the war in Iran and stopping Russian gas.

Learning

The Power of 'WANT TO'

In this text, we see a very useful pattern for A2 learners: Want + to + action.

When you have a goal or a desire, use this structure:

  • Europe does not want to buy gas...
  • ...they want to stop.
  • Europe wants to buy energy...
  • Europe also wants to stop pollution...

How it works: WANT (The feeling) →\rightarrow TO (The bridge) →\rightarrow ACTION (The verb)

Quick Swap Examples:

  • I want →\rightarrow to sleep.
  • She wants →\rightarrow to learn English.
  • We want →\rightarrow to travel.

Vocabulary Spotlight: Money & Time

  • Expensive →\rightarrow Costs a lot of money.
  • By 2027 / 2040 →\rightarrow This means 'no later than' that year.

Vocabulary Learning

Europe (n.)
A continent in the northern hemisphere.
Example:Europe has many countries.
energy (n.)
Something that powers machines or living things.
Example:We need energy to run the lights.
war (n.)
A conflict between countries.
Example:The war in Iran has caused problems.
Iran (n.)
A country in the Middle East.
Example:Iran is a country with many people.
buy (v.)
To get something by paying money.
Example:We can buy gas from other countries.
gas (n.)
A liquid or gas that can be used as fuel.
Example:Gas is used to heat homes.
Russia (n.)
A large country in Eastern Europe and Asia.
Example:Russia supplies gas to many places.
fuel (n.)
A substance that gives energy when burned.
Example:Fuel is needed for planes.
planes (n.)
Aircraft that fly in the sky.
Example:Planes need fuel to fly.
expensive (adj.)
Cost a lot of money.
Example:The fuel for planes is expensive.
leader (n.)
A person who leads or directs.
Example:The leader said we need green energy.
green (adj.)
Having the color green or environmentally friendly.
Example:Green energy comes from the sun.