On Tuesday, Poland’s Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, announced plans to sign a joint declaration aimed at enhancing the protection and security of energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
The politician cited repeated incidents in the region as a reason for deeper collaboration among neighboring countries.
The meeting, part of Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, also focused on helping Ukraine and Moldova align their energy regulations with EU standards.
Rebuilding Ukraine’s war-damaged energy infrastructure and preparing both countries for the upcoming winter are key priorities.
As part of Poland's presidency of the EU Council, the event was attended by, among others, Polish Minister for Environment and Climate Paulina Henning-Kloska (second from the right). Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański
The event marks the second and final day of the informal gathering of EU energy ministers in Warsaw. Discussions also addressed improving access to clean technologies to enhance Europe’s energy resilience.
Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, joined ministers for talks on reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
Ministers also addressed the recent unprecedented blackout in Spain, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen Europe's energy grid resilience.
On the left EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. On the right Poland’s Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska. Photo: PAP/Radek Pietruszka
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen reiterated the bloc’s determination to end imports of Russian oil and gas. He emphasized that cutting ties with Russian energy is essential for European security and a clear act of solidarity with Ukraine.
Responding to speculation about potential US-Russia energy deals, Jørgensen stressed that the EU has sent an unequivocal message: there will be no return to Russian energy imports.
Below is Minister Paulina Henning-Kloska's statement following the informal meeting of EU energy officials in Warsaw.
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