European Strategy Takes Shape: Algeria, Widespread Endorsement

The European energy strategy is coming together, with a mix of national decisions and interventions of European Commissioners around the continent.  

On Wednesday, while European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič was starting its two-day tour in Germany, Climate Action & Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete took part in a Parliamentary hearing in Rome. 

“Germany's 'Energiewende'-agenda plays a pivotal role in Europe's Energy Union strategy, given its geographic location, existing regional cooperation, and state-of-the-art technological innovation’ Šefčovič said as reported by the European Commission’s website. 

Meanwhile, Algerian gas could become more and more accessible for European consumers. According to an article published by The Financial Times, France, Spain and Portugal are expected to seal a political deal early next week that is intended to increase exports of Algerian gas into Europe.

In a few days, at a dinner in Paris next Tuesday (June 30), the French, Spanish and Portuguese energy ministers should agree to a political plan prioritising the strategic importance of the MidCat gas pipeline, the British newspaper wrote on Tuesday.