Kadri Simson

@KadriSimson

Estonian, European and a liberal.
EU Commissioner for Energy from 2019-2024.
Former Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure.

Estonia Joined March 2009

131 Following 41K Followers 5K Posts

Latest posts 5

Kadri Simson @KadriSimson Oct 1

Milan, #ItalianEnergySummit: Europe can't choose between competitiveness, security and decarbonisation. They are the same fight.

The next fossil fuel crisis is coming. Electrification, powered by energy generated at home, is our best defence.

#EnergyTransition #Electrification

Kadri Simson @KadriSimson Sep 16

Europe is 80%+ dependent on China for critical raw materials, 90%+ for some rare earths.

New: a European Corporation on Critical Raw Materials to stockpile what's needed for EVs, chips, batteries, clean tech & defense.

#SOTEU

Kadri Simson @KadriSimson Sep 16

Von der Leyen's 2026 State of the Union: "Let's make Europe electric!"

Lower energy prices, more investment, fast permitting. She warned it all falls apart without a level playing field for European companies.

#SOTEU2026

Kadri Simson @KadriSimson Sep 2

🇪🇪 Congratulations to Ülle Madise on being elected as Estonia’s new president!

And heartfelt thanks to President Karis for his steady leadership, quiet wisdom, and unwavering dedication to Estonia. Your service will be remembered with gratitude.

Alar Karis @AlarKaris Sep 2

Congratulations, Ülle Madise, on your election as the next President of Estonia. Parliament has made its choice, and I will soon hand over the office to you. Serving as head of state is a great honour and an even greater responsibility. I wish you strength, wisdom and resolve.

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Kadri Simson @KadriSimson Jun 18

Joined an FTLive panel on energy security w/ @SunKing’s Anish Thakkar & Statkraft’s Henrik Sætness, moderated by FT’s Rachel Millard. My take: security & climate goals aren’t at odds. REPowerEU+Grids Action Plan show cutting fossil imports IS the security strategy.
#FTLiveSummit