Source: European Commission (video statements)
From the lessons of the energy crisis to the opportunities of renewables, electrification, hydrogen, carbon management and clean industrial innovation, President von der Leyen’s speech highlights how Europe intends to stay resilient while leading the global clean energy race.
On 24 August President von der Leyen gave a keynote at the ONS Conference, where she explained how Europe can cut dependence on fossil fuels, strengthen energy security, accelerate clean technology, and build a stronger industrial base for the transition.
▶️ Watch to understand how Europe is linking energy security, economic strength and climate action.
🔹 Key topics covered
✅ Europe’s energy transition
✅ Energy security and resilience
✅ Competitiveness and industrial leadership
✅ Clean innovation and net-zero technologies
✅ Electrification and renewable energy
✅ Hydrogen and carbon management
✅ Investment, infrastructure and Europe’s future energy system
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 🎙️ Opening remarks
01:02 ⚡ Europe’s energy transition at a turning point
02:18 🛡️ Energy security and the lessons from crisis
03:44 🌍 Moving away from fossil fuel dependence
05:06 🔋 Renewables, electrification and system transformation
06:41 🏭 Clean industry, innovation and competitiveness
08:12 💨 Hydrogen, carbon capture and new energy solutions
09:46 🤝 Investment, cooperation and infrastructure
11:03 🇪🇺 Europe’s path to a secure and climate-neutral future
🔍 Why this speech matters
President von der Leyen makes clear that the energy transition is not only about climate goals — it is also about security, affordability, industrial opportunity and European sovereignty. Her speech underlines that Europe’s future depends on scaling up home-grown clean energy, modernising infrastructure, and supporting innovation across strategic sectors.
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