EU Pushes Remote Work Amid Energy Crisis

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Remote Work Life Podcast
EU Pushes Remote Work Amid Energy Crisis
Apr 21, 2026 Season 4 Episode 268
Alex Wilson-Campbell

SHOW NOTES
This episode covers a Financial Times report on the European Commission recommending at least one compulsory remote working day per week to reduce energy demand. The proposal sits within a broader package responding to high energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions. Alongside remote work, measures include public transport subsidies, tax changes, and support for electrification technologies. The episode focuses on how this shifts remote work from a cultural choice to an operational tool for businesses, with direct implications for scheduling, office use, and workforce planning across Europe in the coming months.

SOURCES 
https://www.ft.com/content/bbc9c31e-cc43-41a6-8fb7-057d44b25a21?syn-25a6b1a6=1

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