On 16 March, the EU and Turkey launched a high-level energy dialogue, in a move designed to improve co-operation at senior levels of government. The initiative is in response to global events that are affecting energy supplies. The parties will meet regularly — at least once a year– at the ministerial level, while the next meeting will focus on gas, electricity, nuclear, renewables, as well as energy efficiency and climate action.
What are the benefits of increased cooperation for both parties? And, with a larger role for Turkey in energy transit, how will this impact European energy security? The Southeast Europe Times Türkiye, a Turkish daily, interviewed Sijbren de Jong on the matter. The full article can be read here.