Lex Delles, Luxembourg Minister for the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism; Lars Aagaard, Minister of Climate, Energy and Supply of the Kingdom of Denmark;
Credit: European Union
On Tuesday 15 December 2025, Luxembourg Minister for the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, attended the European Union Energy Council meeting in Brussels.
According to the Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy, the ministers focused primarily on EU co-financing of cross-border energy projects, particularly in the field of renewable energy. They also discussed a package of measures presented by the Commission on 10 December 2025, which aims to modernise and develop European energy infrastructure and to accelerate procedures for granting the necessary permits and authorisations.
“The Luxembourg market benefits from strong European interconnections, which are essential for its energy security, in a context where our national economy remains structurally dependent on energy imports. I am committed to ensuring that Luxembourg actively contributes to shaping the future of a secure, competitive and sustainable energy supply in Europe,” declared Minister Delles.
The ministry reported that EU Energy Ministers agreed on the Connecting Europe Facility for the period 2028–2034, which corresponds to the next Multiannual Financial Framework. This facility provides the legal basis for the EU to co-finance cross-border energy projects, including those in renewable energy.
In his remarks, Minister Delles highlighted that a well-interconnected market enhances competitiveness and strengthens energy security across the Union.
The ministers also addressed measures to modernise and develop energy infrastructure. These measures aim to support rapid electrification, ensure individuals and businesses can access affordable, safe and clean energy, and strengthen the resilience of European networks.
Luxembourg, as a landlocked country, welcomed these initiatives, which optimise the use of existing networks and reinforce energy networks within the EU through pan-European planning.
Moreover, during a discussion with NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, the ministers explored the vulnerability of energy infrastructure and identified ways to improve coordination between energy policy and security in both the short and long term.
On the sidelines of the Council, Minister Delles met with Sophie Hermans, Dutch Minister for Climate Policy, to discuss common priorities in energy policy and prospects for cooperation in renewable energy. The Netherlands will take over from Luxembourg in 2026 in the rotating Presidency of the Pentalateral Energy Forum, which brings together the Benelux countries, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
