France's Macron says Europe is too reliant on importing energy

Europe is too reliant on importing energy, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, as energy prices have steadily climbed in recent weeks.

Macron was speaking at a news conference after a summit with European Union's leaders in Brussels.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday announced that lower-income households would receive 100 euros from the government to help mitigate the impact of rising energy prices, particularly those at the petrol pump.