EU Refuses to Increase Purchases of Canadian Fossil Fuels Despite Trade Pressure
The European Union reaffirmed its priority on clean energy amid Canadian solicitations for oil and gas. Canada seeks to diversify its outlets in a context of global fossil fuel oversupply.
| Countries | Canada, États-Unis, Russie, Inde, Chine |
|---|---|
| Sector | Gaz, GNL, Pétrole |
| Theme | Politique & Géopolitique, Sécurité énergétique |
The European Union does not intend to increase its imports of fossil energy from Canada. Belén Martínez Carbonell, Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), the EU's diplomatic corps, confirmed this orientation during a press conference held on February 27 in Ottawa. The diplomat was visiting to discuss several pressing priorities in foreign policy and defense with senior Canadian officials.
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