Andris Piebalgs Quotes

Latvia, Politician
September 17, 1957

Andris Piebalgs is a Latvian politician and diplomat who served as European Commissioner for Development at the European Commission from 2010 until 2014. Between 2004 and 2009 he served as Commissioner for Energy. Between 4 June 2016 and 19 August 2017, he served as the leader of the Unity party.

Also known as Diplomat

Only the Netherlands and Denmark have a completely clean bill.

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- Clean
- Bill
We expect to also establish some form of community solidarity mechanism in the case if there is a gas disruption. I don't mean in this particular case, but in general.

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- Gas
- Mechanism
- Establish

We are happy that both sides are satisfied with the deal.

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- Deal
- Sides
- Satisfied
We must keep our options open.

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- Keep
- Open
- Options
I expect that these infringement proceedings will attract member states' awareness, that these things will be (fixed). I hope there will be measures taken by the member states.

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Europe needs a clear and more collective and cohesive policy on security and energy supply. Today the issue of security of energy supply is only really considered at a national member-state level, but in reality we need a much greater European-wide approach on this issue.

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- Energy
- Approach
- Issue
Europe needs a clear and more collective policy on the security of our energy supply. Now, powers reside at the national level and we need a Europe-wide approach.

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- Energy
- Policy
- Collective
“If I am going to invest in Russian gas, I should have a clear understanding that I can bring that gas to market.

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- Market
- Invest
- Gas

We have doubts, and we would like to be assured that there will be enough investment. With deep respect to Russian companies, they need help.

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