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The European Council held its first energy meeting in Brussels, on 4 February 2011. Heads of state and government adopted a final communication to confirm that safe, sustainable and affordable energy, contributes to Europe’s competitiveness, and is a priority for the EU.


European Council conclusions on energy ![]()

Energy priorities for EuropeAll available translations. ![]()
Background on energy in EuropeAll available translations. ![]()
EU energy projects funded under the European economic recovery programmeAll available translations. ![]()
Background on energy in Europe
[9 MB]

Statement by Günther Oettinger on the outcome of the EU Summit [SPEECH/11/71, 04/02/2011]All available translations.
European Council - Conclusions of the Presidency [DOC/11/1, 04/02/2011]All available translations.


Energy 2020
[2 MB] All available translations.
A strategy for competitive, sustainable and secure energy
2011

Energy infrastructure
[8 MB] All available translations.
Priorities for 2020 and beyond ─ A Blueprint for an integrated European energy network
2011

Video on the 3 sectors of the European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR)
Concrete use of the EU budget for energy infrastructure projects