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70% Clean Power and the EU's 2040 Target — Meanwhile Norway Defies Brussels: How Well Did You Follow This Week's Energy News?

Ursula von der Leyen made a bold announcement about the EU's energy transition, while Norway — the bloc's most important energy partner — is openly defying Brussels over oil drilling. Test how closely you followed this week's energy news!

  1. Where did Ursula von der Leyen announce the EU's energy transition goals?
  2. By what year — and to what share — does the EU want to raise electricity's role in final energy consumption?
  3. What share of EU-produced electricity came from clean sources last year, according to the announcement?
  4. Which energy sources overtook fossil-fuel power generation in the EU for the first time?
  5. How did Norway, the EU's most important energy partner, respond to the green transition push?
  6. On what grounds is Norway continuing oil and gas extraction despite EU protest?
  7. What will happen to Norway's drilling plans if Brussels says no?