The energy crisis
May, 2026
“You work for an international news channel. Your mission is to explain the crisis to European citizens.”
“Russia cuts gas exports to Europe” “Tensions with Iran threaten oil supply” “Energy prices explode across Europe”
The rundown
Explain how Russia uses gas as a geopolitical weapon.
“Russia cuts gas exports to Europe”
Explain why tensions with Iran affect global oil prices.
“Tensions with Iran threaten oil supply”
Explain the consequences of the energy crisis for European citizens.
“Energy prices explode across Europe”
Your task
A 2-minute TV news report for each subject with: a presenter (who will display maps, graphs, etc. to support their report) an expert maybe a field reporter or citizen News Report Structure: What is happening? Why is it important? What could happen next?
You shall also have a newscaster who cues each report according to the rundown.
Suggested topics
Subject 1: gas pipelines dependence on Russian gas sanctions energy prices
Subject 3: inflation energy bills protests shortages
Subject 2: Strait of Hormuz oil transport global markets
Contextualize your topic with a subtitle
Here you can put an important title
The energy crisis
Suggested sources
You have 25 minutes before going live on-air
BBC News CNN Euronews
“Russia cuts gas exports to Europe” “Tensions with Iran threaten oil supply” “Energy prices explode across Europe”
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The energy crisis
May, 2026
“You work for an international news channel. Your mission is to explain the crisis to European citizens.”
“Russia cuts gas exports to Europe” “Tensions with Iran threaten oil supply” “Energy prices explode across Europe”
The rundown
Explain how Russia uses gas as a geopolitical weapon.
“Russia cuts gas exports to Europe”
Explain why tensions with Iran affect global oil prices.
“Tensions with Iran threaten oil supply”
Explain the consequences of the energy crisis for European citizens.
“Energy prices explode across Europe”
Your task
A 2-minute TV news report for each subject with: a presenter (who will display maps, graphs, etc. to support their report) an expert maybe a field reporter or citizen News Report Structure: What is happening? Why is it important? What could happen next?
You shall also have a newscaster who cues each report according to the rundown.
Suggested topics
Subject 1: gas pipelines dependence on Russian gas sanctions energy prices
Subject 3: inflation energy bills protests shortages
Subject 2: Strait of Hormuz oil transport global markets
Contextualize your topic with a subtitle
Here you can put an important title
The energy crisis
Suggested sources
You have 25 minutes before going live on-air
BBC News CNN Euronews