Against the backdrop of threats surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and new risks to global energy supplies, Europe is becoming ever more acutely aware of
Europe must rethink its approach to energy security by linking it to defense needs, crisis resilience, and security of supply. According to German MP Tobias
Domestic oil and gas production in Western countries may play not only an economic but also a strategic role by reducing external dependencies and strengthening
Europe must continue to reduce its dependence on external energy supplies, primarily from non-democratic states, while strengthening its own energy stability through the development of
Europe’s energy independence is impossible without reducing dependence on imported oil and gas, accelerating the development of renewable energy and large-scale expansion of cross-border energy
Europe’s energy independence should primarily mean reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports — from the Middle East, the United States and Russia, which should not
Europe’s energy independence and security require both reliable supplies from allies in the short term and an increase in its own energy capacity in the
To achieve energy independence, Europe needs to rely on its own resources, reduce dependence on external suppliers, maintain reliable basic generation and accelerate infrastructure development.
Europe will be able to strengthen its energy security only if it reduces its dependence on imported fossil fuels, develops renewable energy, modernizes networks and