Global Methane Pledge Ministerial at COP29: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson
"I am delighted to hear that civil society organisations are mobilising across Europe to launch the European Civil Society Observatory…
Arctic Circle Assembly 2024: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson
"The EU has a strong presence in the Arctic, especially in the European Arctic. In 2021, we updated the EU…
Uruguay: EU Energy Commissioner Simson discusses clean energy and hydrogen
The Commissioner's visit is part of the implementation of the commitments made as part of the EU-Uruguay Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on renewable…
Opening remarks by EU Commissioner Simson at the Sustainability Summit NYC
"The EU's message is clear: we are committed to leading the global charge towards a sustainable, fair, and competitive energy…
UN General Assembly: EU wants to enhance international cooperation
A high-level delegation of the European Commission will attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week…
Secure, competitive and affordable energy: Energy Union Report shows progress
The EU Commission's State of the Energy Union Report 2024 describes how the EU has managed unprecedented challenges in the energy policy…
Energy diplomacy: EU Commissioner Simson travels to Namibia and South Africa
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson visits Namibia this week and travels to South Africa next Monday, 9 September, to enhance the…
Eurogas Annual Renewable Gas Conference: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson
"Industry, stakeholders, Member States, European institutions – we all know how important decarbonised gases are. They provide flexibility to the energy…
Renewable hydrogen development in Chile: Remarks by EU Commissioner Simson
"The Global Gateway RH2 Funding Platform is a joint EIB KfW initiative with a budget of EUR 216.5 million. It will…
Energy Infrastructure Forum: EU Commission adopts cost-sharing guidance for offshore energy
The 10th Energy Infrastructure Forum kicks off today in Copenhagen, Denmark, in the presence of Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, who delivered a…
Speeches by EU Commissioner Simson on EU-Japanese energy cooperation
"We want to foster stronger ties and exchange innovative ideas between European and Japanese business leaders; we also want to…
Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson
"We need to lean on our well-established nuclear industry, build on this base, and speed things up to develop an…
Net-Zero Industry Act: EU Council gives final green light
The EU regulation aims to boost the industrial deployment of net-zero technologies that are needed to achieve the EU's climate…
EU Commissioner Simson visits the United States to strengthen energy cooperation
EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will be in Washington, DC, and Houston from 15 to 19 March to further enhance…
EU Commissioner Simson in Greece to discuss electricity cooperation
On 18-19 January, Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, is in Athens, Greece, to co-host a Ministerial meeting of the High-Level Group on…
Press remarks by EU Commissioner Simson at the end of the Energy Council
While the current market situation is healthy, the new geopolitical situation presents a number of risks. We need to maintain…
EU Commissioner Simson in Tbilisi for EU-Georgia High-Level Energy Dialogue
Tomorrow (16 November), Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will be in Tbilisi, Georgia, to participate in the first EU-Georgia High-Level Energy Dialogue.
EU Commissioner Simson to discuss electricity market in Luxembourg tomorrow
Ministers will continue their work towards a General Approach on the Commission's proposals to reform the EU electricity market. This reform aims…
EU Commissioner Simson co-chairs EU-China Energy Dialogue in Beijing
From 11 to 13 October, Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson will be in China, in particular to participate in the 11th EU-China…
EU Commissioner Simson participates in the first High-Level Electricity Grids Forum
The forum aims to accelerate the development of electricity grids across the EU, by bringing together high-level industry leaders, policymakers and…
Informal meeting of environment and energy ministers: Closing remarks by EU Commissioner Simson
"The EU will have a strong story to tell. The energy crisis did not derail our energy transition. On the…
Energy Council: Opening remarks by EU Commissioner Simson at the press conference
"Our measures for a coordinated demand reduction are also working well, as you know. We have saved us 53 bcm between…
EU Commissioner Simson to participate in the Energy Council in Luxembourg on Monday
Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will represent the Commission at the Energy Council in Luxembourg on Monday, 19 June, where EU…
REPowerEU: EU Commissioner Simson in Denmark to discuss clean energy transition
In a bilateral meeting with the Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, Lars Aagaard, the Commissioner will also take…
REPowerEU: EU Commissioner Simson in Germany to discuss the energy transition
EU Commissioner Simson is in Germany to take stock of the progress achieved over the past year in replacing Russian fossil…
EU Commissioner Simson hosts EU-Azerbaijan Energy Dialogue
Brussels, 28 April 2023 Next Tuesday, 2 May, Commissioner Simson will host in Brussels the EU-Azerbaijan Energy Dialogue with...
G7 Ministers’ Meeting: EU Commissioners Simson and Sinkevičius to discuss climate, energy and environment
Brussels, 13 April 2023 From 14 to 17 April, Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, and Commissioner for...
HR/VP Borrell and Commissioner Simson to participate in EU-US Energy Council Ministerial Meeting
Brussels, 3 April 2023 Tomorrow, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson will co-chair the EU-US Energy...
EU Parliament: Press remarks by EU Commissioner Simson on one year of REPowerEU
Brussels, 9 March 2023 “Check against delivery” Thank you. It is a pleasure to be...
EU Commissioner Simson to visit Egypt to discuss energy security
Brussels, 10 February 2023 On Monday 13 February, Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson will be in Egypt...
Extraordinary Energy Council: Opening remarks by EU Commissioner Simson
Brussels, 24 November 2022 “Check against delivery” Thank you and good afternoon. As Jozef already...
Ukrainian President met with the EU Commissioner for Energy
Kyiv, 1 November 2022 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with European Commissioner...
EU Commissioner Simson and energy ministers to advance work on high energy prices
Brussels, 24 October 2022 Tomorrow, Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will represent the Commission at the...
EU Commissioner Simson to visit Algeria to enhance energy cooperation
Brussels, 7 October 2022 Next Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 October, Commissioner for Energy, Kadri...
EU Commissioner Simson in Slovakia to discuss energy situation
Brussels, 5 October 2022 Starting from tomorrow, Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will be in Slovakia...
EU-India: EU Commissioner Simson in New Delhi to boost cooperation on renewable energy
Brussels, 6 September 2022 Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will be in New Delhi, India on...
Frans Timmermans and Kadri Simson participate in G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting
Brussels, 1 September 2022 Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, and Commissioner for...
Ursula von der Leyen and Kadri Simson participated in the Baltic Sea Summit
Brussels, 31 August 2022 Yesterday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, participated...
Saving Gas for a Safe Winter: Extraordinary Energy Council meeting
Brussels, 26 July 2022 On Tuesday 26 July, European Commission’s Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and...