Press Release Hearing of Commissioner-designate Jozef Síkela Brussels, 06/11/2024
The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) held a hearing today with Jozef Síkela, Commissioner-designate for Energy in the von der Leyen Commission.
During the hearing, Commissioner-designate Síkela presented his vision for the EU’s energy policy, focusing on the following key priorities:
- Accelerating the transition to renewable energy: Síkela emphasized the need to move away from fossil fuels and invest in clean energy sources, such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy. He pledged to support initiatives that promote the development and deployment of renewable technologies, such as the REPowerEU plan.
- Improving energy efficiency: Síkela stressed the importance of reducing energy consumption to lower costs and reduce emissions. He announced plans to focus on energy efficiency measures in buildings, industry, and transport, such as the promotion of energy-efficient appliances and insulation.
- Ensuring energy security: Síkela highlighted the need to diversify the EU’s energy sources and reduce dependency on foreign imports. He underlined the importance of cooperation with international partners and the development of indigenous energy resources, such as natural gas and hydrogen.
- Promoting innovation and research: Síkela expressed his commitment to fostering innovation in the energy sector. He emphasized the need to invest in research and development and support startups and SMEs that are developing innovative energy technologies.
Commissioner-designate Síkela also addressed concerns raised by MEPs on topics such as the role of nuclear energy, the impact of energy policies on consumers, and the challenges facing the energy sector in the context of the global energy crisis.
During the hearing, MEPs had the opportunity to question Commissioner-designate Síkela on his experience, qualifications, and plans for the role. Members of the ITRE Committee will now consider the Commissioner-designate’s presentation and vote on his suitability for the role. The final decision on the appointment of the Commissioner for Energy will be taken by the European Parliament in plenary session.
The hearing of Commissioner-designate Jozef Síkela is part of the European Parliament’s ongoing scrutiny of the new von der Leyen Commission. The goal of the hearings is to assess the suitability of the proposed Commissioners for their respective roles and to ensure that the new Commission is accountable to the European Parliament and the citizens of the EU.
Press release – Hearing of Commissioner-designate Jozef Síkela
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