COP31 climate summit opens in Antalya as regional energy initiatives advance

Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Antalya for the COP31 climate summit, where Australia and Turkey have proposed a target for electricity to comprise 35 percent of final energy consumption by 2035. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz skipped the summit, instead addressing rising antisemitism in Munich, which he termed a "historic test" for Germany.

Regionally, Eastern European nations continue addressing energy transition and security ahead of winter. Moldova enacted new legislation allowing municipalities, businesses, and residents to form energy communities to jointly generate, store, and consume renewable power. Meanwhile, Romania is finalizing support programs for high winter energy costs, targeting businesses in late 2026 and vulnerable households in early 2027.

Sources: Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă