Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the Hormuz blockade in the armed conflict between Iran, the US and Israel demonstrate the vulnerability of societies when it comes to their energy supply. In Ukraine, power stations and grid infrastructure are being systematically destroyed, whilst the Hormuz blockade is causing 'energy shortages' and 'price shocks'. The persistent neglect of redundancies in the energy supply sector is now taking its toll. The focus on cheap gas and fossil fuels is unsustainable. It is neither cost-effective nor a viable way to maintain peace through economic interdependence. It is clear that centralised energy structures are a risk in times of crisis. This has become apparent in the EU and the candidate countries on two separate occasions in the last four years. But what really protects democracy? Renewable energies are expanding and international and local partnerships are strengthening. It is clear that this is a key issue that has accompanied all twin towns in the "Energy Transition Town Twinning" project, which is funded by the Federal Foreign Office, and will continue to do so.

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