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European Union Opts for Renewable Energy Over Canadian Oil and Gas

A senior European diplomat confirmed that the European Union prioritizes clean energy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, closing the door to Canadian hydrocarbons despite Ottawa's active pursuit of buyers.

European Union Opts for Renewable Energy Over Canadian Oil and Gas

CountriesCanada, États-Unis, Russie, Chine, Inde
ThemePolitique & Géopolitique, Diplomatie

Belén Martínez Carbonell, secretary general of the European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Union's diplomatic corps, stated on February 27 at a press conference in Ottawa that Brussels prioritizes clean energy. The diplomat was participating in high-level exchanges with Canadian officials on urgent foreign policy and defense priorities. Her remarks come as Canada seeks buyers for its hydrocarbons — from bitumen to liquefied natural gas (LNG) — amid a global oversupply of fossil fuels.

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