8th EU-US Energy Council in Brussels

The eighth Energy Council between the European Union and the United States of America took place today, 12 July, in Brussels, co-chaired by the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Federica Mogherini, European Commission Vice-President for Energy Union, Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, Miguel Arias Cañete, US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry. The Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union was represented by Juliane Bonger-Strauß, Federal Minister within the Federal Chancellery for Women, Families and Youth.

Today’s discussion focused on energy security issues, including diversification of energy sources, suppliers and routes as well as clean energy innovation and other technology cooperation.

Joint press release

Cooperation on energy issues between the EU and the USA