European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño spoke about a very strong message of unity and determination with which ministers approach meetings to jointly address current global challenges, as she arrived at the Ecofin session.
“We are in a better position than in 2022. There is greater energy diversification, more hours during the day when renewable energy determines the price in our markets, and Europe is in a stronger position than in 2022 to withstand the current global and external crisis we are experiencing,” Calviño emphasized.
According to the European Investment Bank President, there is unanimity regarding the strategy that Europe must follow to regain its strategic autonomy, which strengthens domestic energy sources, reduces dependence on fossil fuels, and diversifies energy sources.
Calviño stressed that great emphasis was placed on the need to intensify investments in critical energy infrastructure, energy networks, and clean technologies that are essential for strengthening Europe’s capabilities in this sector.
“We are working closely with the European Commission on the package of measures that will be published and adopted, I hope, later today,” she stated, referring to the energy measures package announced today from Strasbourg. “The European Investment Bank team will mobilize 75 billion euros in the clean technology and clean energy sector to ensure we have the right infrastructure, that we promote new innovative technologies, and that we strengthen our adequacy, autonomy, and strategic position.”
