The energy autonomy and resilience of the European Union, strengthening the EU’s global competitiveness, and accelerating the implementation of a true Energy Union will be at the center of the informal meeting of EU Energy Ministers, which will take place on Wednesday, May 13, at the "Filoxenia" Conference Centre in Nicosia, as part of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The meeting will be chaired by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Michalis Damianos.
According to the Secretariat of the Cyprus EU Council Presidency, the Ministers are expected to arrive at 8:30am, with possible statements to the press.
At 9:00am, the meeting will begin, with the first session focusing on the Energy Union. At 11:00am, the second session will follow, focusing on energy storage. During a working lunch with heads of delegations, energy security will also be discussed. At 1:30pm, a press conference will take place.
“These sessions aim to promote political dialogue and strengthen cooperation among member states. By advancing these discussions, the Cypriot Presidency seeks to enhance Europe’s energy autonomy and resilience, strengthen the Union’s global competitiveness, and accelerate the implementation of a genuine Energy Union,” the Secretariat said in its announcement.
Representatives from the European Free Trade Association and other trusted partners will also participate in the meeting.
Discussions will cover the Union’s energy system, sectoral challenges, and strategic cooperation.
