UK-EU Partnership Bolsters Energy Security with Starmer and von der Leyen's Leadership
Published on 4.27.25
The UK and European Union are seeking to establish a long-term partnership that addresses current energy security needs. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Minister Ed Miliband emphasized the importance of international cooperation in this area, particularly given Russia's weaponization of energy. At the Future of Energy Security Summit in London, Starmer and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed ways to improve energy security and reduce reliance on Russian fuels.
The EU has already taken steps in this direction, with plans to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027 announced by von der Leyen. This move is a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which drove up global prices and led the EU to reassess its energy strategy. The partnership between the UK and EU is seen as an opportunity to build a more sustainable and secure energy future, one that reduces reliance on Russian fuels and promotes international cooperation.