Key recommendations from the brief “Futureproofing The EU’s Energy Relations With Egypt And Algeria” by E3G are:
1. Modernise its energy relationships with Egypt and Algeria to focus on boosting renewables capacity and energy efficiency in the power sector. The EU should use the “reset moment” of the new Commission to shift the focus away from gas.
2. Be fully transparent with North African countries about future EU energy demand, so that they can plan for a realistic balance between gas, hydrogen and renewable electricity exports.
3. Use existing diplomatic channels to jointly formulate priorities for mutually beneficial energy transitions, channeling EU finance to develop the business case for accelerated deployment of renewables and energy efficiency.
4. Make clear that Egypt and Algeria will be supported if they raise their ambitions further in upcoming revised NDCs, to give both countries confidence to set ambitious goals ahead of COP30.
5. In the medium term, review how it can use its expertise, diplomatic leverage, financial tools and trade policy to scale up energy transition cooperation with Egypt and Algeria.
6. Take a more holistic view towards energy relations with Egypt and Algeria, placing energy in the context of wider economic prosperity and regional stability by establishing new intra-Commission coordination mechanisms.
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