EU Court of Auditors: Bloc's Russia Energy Decoupling Too Slow, Funding Impact Minor

The European Court of Auditors reports that EU funding has had only a minor impact on reducing reliance on Russian oil and gas, indicating the bloc's decoupling is progressing too slowly. This assessment highlights a gap between policy goals and actual outcomes, potentially prompting renewed pressure for accelerated energy transition measures. The finding is significant as it questions the effectiveness of current EU energy strategy and may influence future funding allocations.