Executive Vice-President Ribera

Good morning. Thank you for being here to discuss the important assessment of the National Energy and Climate Plans. We reaffirm our commitment to climate goals aligned with the Paris Agreement. The green agenda drives investment and prosperity, while working towards full decarbonisation. Predictable regulation is crucial to avoid the rising costs of inaction, as climate-related losses in the EU have been significant.

Commissioner Hoekstra

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here. Despite geopolitical challenges, we have good news: the EU is on track to meet its 2030 target. Weve already reduced emissions by 37% since 1990. These plans reinforce our climate and energy goals, but ambition must turn into action. We continue to invest in clean technologies and ensure a just transition, supported by EU funding.

Commissioner Jørgensen

Thank you. We can be proud but must do more. The EUs energy policy has three goals: energy independence, lowering prices, and fighting climate change. While we are making progress, we must focus on energy efficiency and further initiatives to achieve our goals.