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Estonian, European and a liberal. EU Commissioner for Energy from 2019-2024. Former Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure.

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As we race toward a greener future, it’s crucial that transition doesn’t leave communities or ecosystems behind. With demand for transition minerals set to quadruple by 2040, we’re working on policies that balance our climate goals with social responsibility and sustainability.
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Excited to share that I’ve joined the Global Council for Responsible Transition Minerals at the Paris Peace Forum! 🌍. Looking forward to work with an incredible group of experts to shape how we manage critical resources- the green transition should benefit everyone, everywhere.
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Thank you Hanns Koenig for accommodationg this spontaneous and off the record fireside chat. The provocative questions from the audience were also much appreciated. First time for me to attend .@AuroraER_Oxford Spring Forum and certainly worth it!
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Kadri Simson
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Today EC presented roadmap, that sets out a gradual removal of remaining Russian oil, LNG and nuclear energy from the EU markets. As we promised with RePower EU plan in 2022.
@Energy4Europe
Energy4Europe 🇪🇺
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The #REPowerEU Roadmap, presented today, will pave the way to ensure the EU's full energy independency from Russia by stopping the import of . 🔹 gas .🔹 oil.🔹 nuclear energy . while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the Union. 📃
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Kadri Simson
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RT @ColumbiaUEnergy: 🗓️ Friday, April 18.🖥️ Webinar. How is energy shaping peace talks in Ukraine? 🇺🇦. Join us for a rapid response briefin….
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Kadri Simson
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I participated in the panel where Trade Policy in an Increasingly Uncertain Global Economy was discussed. It was good to represent a boringly predictable Europe, explaining CBAM and what role Rus gas still plays. #GlobalEnergySummit.@ColumbiaUEnergy
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RT @ColumbiaUEnergy: How are trade shifts impacting the clean energy economy?. 🔴 Starting now: "Trade Policy in an Increasingly Uncertain G….
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Kadri Simson
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RT @euronews: The European Union has achieved its highest-ever approval rating, with 74% of those surveyed in the latest Eurobarometer beli….
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RT @vonderleyen: 74% of Europeans say their country benefits from EU membership—the highest support recorded in 42 years. With peace and s….
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Kadri Simson
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#LetsFlex! I’m looking forward to speaking at the #SolarPowerSummit2025.The new political cycle has started and I will be sharing my insights during the session “Let’s flex inverters for a cyber-secure European energy system”. Summit is taking place on 26-27 March in Brussels.
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RT @Pinhopau: The Action Plan on Affordable Energy is as a key component of the Clean Industrial Deal. Short-term measures to lower energy….
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Kadri Simson
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RT @JorgensenJuul: The Affordable Energy Action Plan presents short-term measures to lower energy costs, complete the Energy Union, attract….
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Kadri Simson
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I am truely honored to recieve from the President of Estonia the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class
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Kadri Simson
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During the @MunSecConf.BMW Foundation organised a panel about how to navigate the tensions between industrial strategies, energy security and the clean energy transition. Great discussion moderated by Jason Bordoff. #MSC2025
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Kadri Simson
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At the Munich Security Conference I had a great opportunity to attend event where Eurelectric presented report on 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. DTEK CEO shared how Ukraine’s largest private utility is managed at time of war. 📷 MSC/PHOTOGRAPHER
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Kadri Simson
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Done! Estonia 🇪🇪 Latvia 🇱🇻Lithuania 🇱🇹 are now fully synchronised with the European continental grid. It's a great achievement that the final days of this huge project went so smoothly. It took years for us to reach this moment today. My sincere appreciation to all involved!.
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RT @wef: Special Address by Ursula @vonderleyen, President of the @EU_Commission #wef25
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RT @vonderleyen: Exchanges between 🇪🇺🇺🇸 account for 30% of global trade. A lot is at stake for both sides. Our priority will be to engage….
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Kadri Simson
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Very excited to start the next chapter of my life as Distinguished Fellow at @ColumbiaIGP.
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Columbia Institute of Global Politics
5 months
IGP is thrilled to announce the appointment of three additional Carnegie Distinguished Fellows joining us for the spring semester—@derekchollet, Former Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense and Counselor of the US Department of State; @KadriSimson, Former European
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Kadri Simson
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⚡️My mandate as the 🇪🇺 Commissioner for #Energy is now over, but the work on ensuring #energysecurity & a greener future continues. My last interview to @FT can be found here👇. These past five years have been an honour & a privilege!.
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