Kadri Simson can fill role as Energy Commissioner

“With a mixed reaction to the hearing of Commissioner-designate Kadri Simson, the EPP Group considers that the overall impression is acceptable - not least because we have a lot of common ground with her when it comes to energy policy”, said Christian Ehler MEP, EPP Group Spokesman on Industry, Research and Energy in the European Parliament.

“The EPP Group strongly supports the goals of the Energy Union in the European Union that will deliver secure, clean and affordable energy to all. We also stand for the right of each Member State of the European Union to decide on their energy mix - an important point, which was backed by Kadri Simson in the hearing.”