The Minister of Environment and Energy of Portugal warned today, in Lisbon, that the country needs to achieve greater energy and water independence. The minister highlighted that Portugal does not have the capacity to predict when it will be necessary to face problems caused by forces from other countries, stating that "one day we wake up and there are no fuels."
The government official emphasized the strategic importance of guaranteeing autonomy in essential sectors such as energy and water, considering it fundamental to reduce dependence on external sources. This intervention comes in a context in which European energy security has been the subject of growing concern.
The minister's message is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the need for policies that strengthen national resilience against potential geopolitical crises that may affect the supply of essential resources.
