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Kadri Simson

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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

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
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Dan Jørgensen
@DanJoergensen
Jun 18
As of yesterday, Russian pipeline gas under existing short-term contracts is no longer allowed into the EU. One step at a time, we are phasing out all remaining imports of Russian gas from our system. The goal is clear: getting to zero. #REPowerEU
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Kadri Simson
@KadriSimson
Jun 10
Honored to attend the 20th #EUSEW2026 in Brussels! Commissioner Dan Jørgensen brought together former EU energy commissioners to reflect on 2 decades of clean energy progress. Clean, secure & competitive Energy Union = the only way forward. #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
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Center on Global Energy Policy
@ColumbiaUEnergy
Apr 21
Can Europe build durable energy security in an era of supply shocks and industrial competition? 🔴 Starting now: "Energy Security and Industrial Strategy in a Fragmenting World" with: • @sladislaw (NEIS Center) • @lagarrigue_e (KKR) • Chris O'Shea (Centrica) • @KadriSimson
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Center on Global Energy Policy
@ColumbiaUEnergy
Apr 21
Replying to @ColumbiaUEnergy
.@KadriSimson reflects on how quickly oil markets stabilized in 2022 through coordinated action, while natural gas exposed far greater fragility due to infrastructure dependence and sudden supply disruptions.
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Kadri Simson
@KadriSimson
Dec 13, 2025
Met with EU Energy Commissioner @DanJoergensen right before he unveiled the #EUGridsPackage and #EnergyHighways . Upgrading energy infrastructure across the continent to lower bills and boost security. One year in office and he’s delivering remarkable results!
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Kadri Simson
@KadriSimson
Dec 13, 2025
What an honor to be part of Distinguished Fellow programme. Looking forward to continuing as a Non-Resident Fellow next year!
Columbia Institute of Global Politics
@ColumbiaIGP
Dec 12, 2025
Thank you to @KadriSimson, who is wrapping up her term as an IGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellow. Over the past year, Simson has collaborated with faculty from across @Columbia to advance IGP policy work, engaged with @ColumbiaSIPA students, and participated in events including
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Kadri Simson
@KadriSimson
Nov 4, 2025
Speaking at the J.P. Morgan Premier Energy Conference in Europe on a topic that will define the next chapter of our global economy: Geopolitics, Trade & Energy: Winners and Losers into 2026. I was joined in conversation by Derek Chollet with expert moderation by Chuka Umunna
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Kadri Simson
@KadriSimson
Nov 4, 2025
I joined panel on Security vs. Sustainability: The Hidden Costs of a Geopolitical Race for Minerals at the Paris Peace Forum Alongside: 🔹 Turki Al-Babtain – Deputy Minister for Mining Development, Saudi Arabia 🔹 Ana Brnabić – Former PM Serbia Moderated by Karim Dahou (OECD)
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Kadri Simson
@KadriSimson
Sep 20, 2025
Europe just opened its first rare-earth magnet plant in Narva, Estonia 🇪🇪—a major step to cut reliance on China (which supplies 90% today). The facility aims to power 1M+ EVs & 1,000 offshore wind turbines yearly. Clean tech, made in Europe. ⚡🌍 #EnergyTransition
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Kadri Simson
@KadriSimson
Sep 20, 2025
A new package of tough sanctions on Russia is tabled ❌ By Jan 2027: full ban on Russian LNG imports. ✅ EU is ready–demand reduced, supplies diversified, clean energy boosted. We must hit where it hurts most: energy revenues fueling this war. Next is #REPowerEU full gas stop.
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Kadri Simson
@KadriSimson
Aug 21, 2025
Exciting news: I’ll be continuing as a Carnegie Distinguished Fellow at @ColumbiaIGP Columbia Institute of Global Politics this semester.
Columbia Institute of Global Politics
@ColumbiaIGP
Aug 21, 2025
Meet the @ColumbiaIGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellows for 2025-26! IGP’s third cohort of Carnegie Distinguished Fellows will visit @ColumbiaSIPA throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, collaborating with faculty from across @Columbia to inform and advance IGP policy work,
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German Galushchenko
@G_Galushchenko
Jul 9, 2025
Had the pleasure of meeting two true friends of Ukraine. Deep thanks to @geoffpyatt and @KadriSimson for their invaluable support to Ukraine’s energy sector during the most difficult years of the war. Your contribution means the world.
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