In the run-up to the European Parliament elections, Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, has been cautious with green policies to secure her reappointment. She blocked a law reducing pesticide use and delayed a crucial heat-pump plan, causing concern among EU policymakers. Heating, a major contributor to greenhouse emissions, remains reliant on fossil fuels. The EU aims to decarbonize heating, but heat pumps, although effective, are costly and disruptive to install. Missteps in Germany and Italy have further complicated public perception and policy implementation. Consistent and clear policies are needed for the EU to meet its 2050 net-zero goal.