Europe to Dodge Energy Crisis This Winter, Slovenian Premier Says

  • Slovenian premier says EU can survive six-week cold snap
  • ‘The future is without Russian gas,’ Golob says in interview
Robert GolobPhotographer: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images
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The European Union is prepared to navigate an energy crisis this winter without much difficulty, according to a prime minister who’s arguably the bloc’s most qualified to speak on the issue.

A mild autumn, reduced power use and falling natural gas prices mean the EU can manage a significant cold snap as long as its gas-storage tanks remain topped up -- as they are now -- Slovenian Premier Robert Golob said in an interview.