Elaine Loughlin: Can EU leaders agree on what is needed on energy?

Germany invoked the ire of many neighbours when it went alone on a new approach on energy. Can leaders come to an agreement on what steps are needed?

With 27 differing views, can a combined response to soaring gas an oil prices be found and will member states agree to a long-term plan that will see renewables come to the fore? Picture: AP/Darko Bandic

Unity was the key word being pushed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he made his way into a meeting of EU leaders to discuss the energy crisis.

But with 27 differing views, can a combined response to soaring gas an oil prices be found and will member states agree to a long-term plan that will see renewables come to the fore?