China News Service, July 30. According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the 30th, Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez recently called on employees in the public and private sectors not to wear ties to save energy in hot weather.
Image source: Screenshot of the BBC report.
Sanchez reportedly pointed out at a news conference that he did not wear a tie himself, and said he hoped ministers, public officials and employees in the private sector would do the same, "which means we can all save energy".
Sanchez believes the move will ensure people stay cool, which will reduce energy costs as air conditioners will be used less often.
Sanchez also said his government would introduce "urgent" energy-saving measures from August 1.
The report pointed out that after the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, European countries are trying to reduce their dependence on Russian energy and calling on the public to save energy.
On the other hand, many European countries have been hit by heat waves recently, and the high temperature has caused more than 1,000 deaths in Portugal and Spain.
In response to the energy crisis and extreme heat, the French Minister of Energy Transition Agnès Panier-Lunachet revealed recently that it will require stores to keep their doors closed when using air conditioners, otherwise they will be fined.
The German city of Hannover will cut off the hot water supply in public buildings, swimming pools and gymnasiums.
The move is in response to an impending natural gas shortage, the report said.
Gazprom's previous announcement to reduce gas supply to the Nord Stream-1 pipeline has sparked concerns about the winter energy crisis.