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Event 8 December 2021

The European Commission is organising the 2021 edition of the Citizen’s energy forum as a virtual event, in the framework of the Conference of the future of Europe.

News 2 December 2021

The North Seas countries Ministerial Meeting

The NSEC, and the EU, have renewed their Political Declaration and deepened cooperation to meet the ambitious offshore wind 2030 - 2050 targets.

News 30 November 2021

Commissioner Simson attends World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris

EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson gave a keynote speech this morning at the opening ceremony of the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris.

News 29 November 2021

The Commission launches a new tool to facilitate statistical transfers of renewable energy

The Commission recently published a new website to facilitate statistical transfers of renewable energy between EU countries.

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Energy strategy

The EU's strategy for secure, competitive, and sustainable energy
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Energy efficiency

The EU aims to achieve 20% energy savings by 2020 and at least 32.5% by 2030.
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Renewable energy

By 2020, at least 20% of the EU's energy should come from renewables, by 2030 at least 32%
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Markets and consumers

The EU's integrated internal energy market helps to keep energy affordable and guarantee secure supplies.
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Energy security

The EU works to ensure that energy supplies from abroad are secure and affordable.
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Research, technology and innovation

Innovation in low-carbon and clean energy technologies are essential to fulfil the EU’s energy union strategy.
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Energy system integration

It will ensure that all sectors fully contribute to decarbonising our economy, at the lowest possible cost for consumers
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Infrastructure

A modern energy infrastructure, connecting markets and regions, is crucial to meet EU’s energy and climate goals
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International cooperation

EU energy cooperation with countries around the world and international institutions.
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Oil, gas and coal

Ensuring the efficient and responsible use of fossil fuels.
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Nuclear energy

The EU aims to ensure safe and secure use of civil nuclear energy which generates almost 30% of its electricity.

Leadership and organisation

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Commissioner

Kadri Simson
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Director-General

Ditte Juul Jørgensen
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Deputy Director-General

Massimo Garribba
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Deputy Director-General

Mechthild Wörsdörfer

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Topics

Energy strategy

Energy efficiency

Renewable energy

Markets and consumers

Energy security

Research, technology and innovation

Energy system integration

Infrastructure

International cooperation

Oil, gas and coal

Nuclear energy

Leadership and organisation

Kadri Simson

Ditte Juul Jørgensen

Massimo Garribba

Mechthild Wörsdörfer

European Commission

European Union