The Minister of Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, stated today in Brussels that the European Commission "welcomed" the return of the Portuguese State to the capital of REN. According to the minister, public participation in the company allows for greater energy security and sovereignty for Portugal.
The return of the State to the capital of REN arises in the context of growing concerns about European energy security. The European Commission demonstrated understanding for this Portuguese decision to reinforce public presence in a sector considered strategic.
Maria da Graça Carvalho met with European officials to discuss energy issues, presenting the Portuguese position on the importance of public control over critical energy infrastructure. This position reflects a European trend of greater state intervention in strategic sectors.
