Merkel calls for 15-year EU energy strategy

German chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday called on European Union states to agree on a 15-year strategy for energy supply and security.

Speaking after talks in Berlin with Tony Blair, the British prime minister, Ms Merkel said a long-term EU-wide strategy was “absolutely necessary” to co-ordinate national approaches on energy sources and market access issues.

In addition, a common strategy would “reduce concerns”, especially in eastern Europe, about Europe’s future energy requirements.

Financial Times