Europe Could Face 5 to 10 ‘Difficult’ Winters With Soaring Energy Prices: Belgian PM

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo pictured during the kick-off of the Voka Summer Internships at port company ICO in Zeebrugge, Belgium, on Aug. 22, 2022. Dirk Waem/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Monday warned of harsh economic times throughout Europe and energy bills that are expected to continue rising due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

“The next five to 10 winters will be difficult,” De Croo predicted during a news conference, where he addressed workers of the port handling company ICO Terminals in Zeebrugge.