Europe's Race to Secure Energy Supply

The POLITICO Energy and Climate Forum addresses energy security, the EU's climate adaptation and global climate diplomacy. Discussions also cover the simplification of climate regulations. The forum brings together key decision-makers and experts.

Europe faces mounting pressure to secure its energy supply, as dependence on unstable sources of supply has exposed serious vulnerabilities. The POLITICO Energy and Climate Forum brings together leading policymakers and experts to discuss solutions that will ensure Europe has stable and clean energy supplies in the future.

Key topics at the forum include energy security and the question of how Europe can reduce its dependence on energy imports from third countries. Discussions also cover the EU's climate adaptation efforts and how to align the goals of the green transition with economic competitiveness.

Particular attention is being paid to the simplification of climate regulations — an area where businesses and politicians have called for reduced bureaucracy while maintaining the integrity of climate goals. Global climate diplomacy is also on the forum's agenda, particularly given the tense state of international climate negotiations.

The issue of Europe's energy supply is particularly relevant for Estonia, as the Baltic states have been actively working to increase their energy independence, including through planned connections to the mainland European electricity grid.