Energising TTIP: A Step towards Better EU Energy Security

The crisis in Ukraine has put the EU’s energy security at the forefront of the transatlantic agenda. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) has the potential to expedite U.S. gas and oil exports to the EU, reducing its energy dependence on Russia. This will require negotiators to pay special attention to energy when negotiating the deal, while being careful not to give away too much in return for oil and gas. However, this is not a solution that will bring immediate results, so the EU should undertake other steps to boost its energy security.