MEP Moritz Körner (Renew) has asked the European Commission to estimate the share of EU liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports that will come from the United States by 2030, and to assess whether this dependency risks undermining the EU's sovereignty. The question, submitted on 15 July 2026, reflects growing concern among some MEPs that the EU's energy diversification strategy, accelerated after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, may be creating a new strategic vulnerability.
what percentage of Europe's LNG will originate from the US in 2030, given the numerous energy deals signed with US companies. He also asks the Commission to evaluate the implications of this trend and to outline steps to prevent excessive dependence from threatening EU sovereignty. The question does not set specific targets or deadlines but signals a push for greater transparency and strategic autonomy in energy policy.
The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks. Its answer will indicate whether the executive shares Körner's concerns or views US LNG as a reliable and manageable component of the EU's energy mix. The response could also signal future policy orientations, such as additional diversification measures or enhanced monitoring of import dependencies.
EU energy security policymakers may face pressure to reassess diversification strategies; US LNG exporters could see potential limits on market share if the EU pursues further diversification; EU consumers may be affected by price and supply stability depending on policy shifts; and EU renewable energy advocates may see this as an opportunity to push for faster domestic clean energy deployment to reduce all fossil fuel imports.