Millions live in cold houses in Europe
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The share of people in the EU who are unable to keep their homes adequately warm has increased since the energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Breakdown
- Over 41 million EU residents cannot afford adequate heating 10s
- Highest rates of energy poverty in Bulgaria and Greece, lowest in Finland 20s
- Energy poverty driven by high energy costs, low income, poor building efficiency 29s
- Share of people unable to heat homes rose after Ukraine crisis 39s
- Recent decline linked to lower energy prices and efficiency measures 51s