Draghi and Von Der Leyen Seek Deeper Gas, Power Ties With Israel
- Bloc looking at electricity cable, gas pipeline: Von der Leyen
- EU plans to ‘break free’ of dependence on Russian fossil fuels
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi met Israeli officials on Tuesday, seeking to forge stronger energy ties with the Middle Eastern country and reduce their reliance on Russian fossil fuels.
The European Union continues to explore two “major” energy projects with Israel, EC President Ursula von der Leyen said. One is a power cable connecting Israel with Cyprus and Greece. The other is a pipeline for natural gas and hydrogen in the eastern Mediterranean.