Definitely Iran has huge gas reserves and I am definitely glad if Iranian gas will come to serve the European market as well. |
Europe needs a clear and more collective and cohesive policy on security and energy supply. Today the issue of security of energy supply is only really considered at a national member-state level, but in reality we need a much greater European-wide approach on this issue. |
Europe needs a clear and more collective policy on the security of our energy supply. Now, powers reside at the national level and we need a Europe-wide approach. |
I believe Russia will still be an important source but we need to develop new suppliers, and they will look for other clients. |
I don't see any geopolitical tensions arising out of the Arctic. |
I expect that these infringement proceedings will attract member states' awareness, that these things will be (fixed). I hope there will be measures taken by the member states. |
If I am going to invest in Russian gas, I should have a clear understanding that I can bring that gas to market. |
Only the Netherlands and Denmark have a completely clean bill. |
We are doing our job ... and we will continue to do this. The Commission should also look upon how the market works. |
We are happy that both sides are satisfied with the deal. |
We expect to also establish some form of community solidarity mechanism in the case if there is a gas disruption. I don't mean in this particular case, but in general. |
We have doubts, and we would like to be assured that there will be enough investment. With deep respect to Russian companies, they need help. |
We must keep our options open. |