EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen in Bulgaria: “No More Weaponizing Energy — Europe Must Stand United for Security and Independence”
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During an inspection visit to Bulgaria’s Vertical Gas Corridor project, European Commissioner for Climate Action Dan Jørgensen delivered a firm and passionate message on energy independence, security, and solidarity. Speaking at Site 3 between Rupcha and Vetrino, followed by a visit to the Provadia Compressor Station, Jørgensen praised Bulgaria’s leadership and regional cooperation in strengthening Europe’s energy infrastructure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Addressing government officials, engineers, and energy stakeholders, Jørgensen began by acknowledging Europe’s “turbulent times” — marked by war on the continent, economic pressures, and the climate crisis. He underlined that each of these challenges requires one crucial element: European unity and collaboration.
Focusing on Russia’s aggression, Jørgensen declared emphatically:
“No more will we let Putin weaponize energy against us. No more will we accept blackmail. No more will Europeans indirectly finance Russia’s illegal war.”
He described the Vertical Gas Corridor — connecting Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary — as a “cornerstone of Europe’s energy security”, enabling alternative gas supplies and reducing dependence on Russian imports. “Without energy security, there is no security,” he stated, calling the corridor a symbol of Europe’s resilience and strategic cooperation.
The Commissioner commended the “hard work” behind turning such an ambitious infrastructure vision into reality, praising regional partners and Bulgaria’s energy authorities for their persistence. He linked the project to the broader CESEC (Central and South Eastern Europe Energy Connectivity) cooperation, which recently marked its 10th anniversary in Romania — proof, he said, of Europe’s commitment to solidarity, safety, and the green transition.
Jørgensen also highlighted Bulgaria’s and its neighbours’ solidarity with Ukraine and Moldova, noting their support in facing Russia’s ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure. “We stand by Ukraine. We stand by Moldova,” he reaffirmed.
The Commissioner turned to the social and economic dimensions of energy policy, citing that 47 million Europeans were unable to adequately heat their homes last year due to high energy prices. The Vertical Gas Corridor, he said, will help lower prices and strengthen supply stability, “bringing fairer, cleaner, and more secure energy to citizens.”
He concluded that the corridor is not only vital for security, but also for competitiveness and social wellbeing, describing the project as “a milestone for Europe’s collective strength.”
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