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This political brief considers the energy security dimension of the EU’s energy project, with a particular focus on the new realities and dynamics of European (energy) security and the need to adapt energy frameworks accordingly.
Triggered by the climate emergency, cost-of-living crisis, geopolitical turmoil and fierce competition for the clean tech pole positions, energy security has evolved drastically over the last couple of years. The EU’s energy security toolbox, however, remained roughly untouched and left the Union paralysed. It’s high time to recognise the importance of this dimension of the Future of the EU’s Energy Project. Bringing order into this toolbox, thereby making it fit to deal with a changed world, is fundamental if we want to ensure sufficient reliable and sustainable energy for all.
The authors of the political brief propose a pathway, based on a revised European Energy Security Strategy. It is the first of four briefs exploring the various dimensions of the EU’s energy project, all based on expert input and discussions among the GEF Knowledge Communities. The other three deal with social aspects, climate and democracy.
This political brief is part of the GEF Knowledge Communities.
Contributors
Joanna Maćkowiak-Pandera, Core expert of this Knowledge Community and Founder and head of Forum Energii
Rosa Martinez, Core expert of this Knowledge Community, Green European Journal Board Member and State Secretary for Social Rights in Spain.
Jesse Scott, Core expert of this Knowledge Community Adjunct at Hertie School Berlin and Visiting Fellow at DIW Berlin.
Taube Van Melkebeke, Green European Foundation (GEF)’s Policy Manager and Knowledge Communities lead. For further information, contact her at taube.vanmelkebeke@gef.eu.
This political brief has been realised by the Green European Foundation with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this publication.