Extremely honored and privileged to have been selected as a 2026 Marshall Memorial Fellow by @gmfus.bsky.social ! Thankful to everyone who has supported me so far (you know who you are!) & especially grateful to my old friend Yasen Georgiev for inspiring me to embark on this journey. #GMFMMF

Very excited to head to @globsec.bsky.social's #TatraSummit2025 this weekend, to join high-level stakeholders from Brussels & across #CEE to discuss the EU’s #energysecurity, the energy transition, & their role in shaping Europe’s competitiveness. Check out my first “In About 100 Words” below⬇️

On 22 Sep, I’ll be back at the Vienna Energy Security Dialogue 2025 by OSCE & the WEC_Austria. Thanks so much for the invitation, Giulia Manconi & Daniel Kroos! Looking forward to the exchange w/ Julia Reinaud, Tatiana Mitrova, Roberta Boscolo, Isabelle Dupraz & Berislav Gaso

Honoured to be spending the next months in #Florence as a Policy Leader Fellow at the @eui-eu.bsky.social 's @eui-stg.bsky.social Over the 5-month residency, I’ll continue advancing my work on #energy & #climate policy as part of this vibrant community of scholars and practitioners.

This fall, I’m excited to team up with @globsec.bsky.social to contribute a dedicated section on #energysecurity and #criticalrawmaterials for the think tank’s Competitiveness Tracker. Preliminary conclusions will be discussed during GLOBSEC's upcoming 2025 Tatra Summit, in October.

In my latest piece for @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social, I discuss a topic I’ve been following for a while — the pressing impact of #cooling needs on Europe’s #energysecurity and its transition goals. www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energy... #energytransition #heatwaves

In the seconnd part of my conversation with Divya Gopalan for @taiwanplusnews' CONNECTED, alongside Tsaiying Lu (DSET), we delved into more detail about the new layers of the #energysecurity concept, the race to #AI-driven data centers & the impact on power grids/generation.

Had a great two-part conversation a few days ago with Divya Gopalan for TaiwanPlus' CONNECTED, alongside Tsaiying Lu (DSET). Thanks so much for the invitation, Khloe Kai Hui Wong! In this part, I discussed the #EU’s lessons on #energysecurity, adaptation & diversification plans

Honored to share this report I've been working on,exploring the #geopolitics of the #energytransition in #CentralEasternEurope. Grateful to Tamara Lagurashvili and the @cleanaircatf.bsky.social for commissioning this study—many thanks Tamara for the fantastic cooperation cdn.catf.us/wp-content/u...

📢The EPG Summer School has officially began! Day 1 of our educational programme brought 4 insightful lectures: EU’s path to #net0, #energytrends, energy policy in the #Baltics, Moldova’s energy #transition. Many thanks: Mihnea Cătuți, Olga Bogdanova, Carolina Novac & @andreicovatariu.bsky.social!

Very glad to have discussed energy efficiency and the role of digitalization earlier today at the World Utilities Congress in #AbuDhabi, in the “Amplifying the impact of energy efficiency, the first fuel in energy transition” panel.

Incredibly honoured to share that I’ve been awarded a Policy Leader Fellowship at the @eui-eu.bsky.social in Florence, beginning Sep 2025. Over the 5-month residency, I’ll be affiliated with the @eui-stg.bsky.social. Also excited to reconnect with colleagues and friends from @fsr-eui.bsky.social.

Great conversations, awful weather. A full day of back-to-back meetings in #DC today, discussing the transatlantic energy partnership, the geopolitical impact on energy security, & the strategic role of #CentralEasternEurope in ensuring that security. #TransatlanticPartnership

Really great to be back and attend another #GLOBALENERGYSUMMIT by the @columbiauenergy.bsky.social | Columbia University today in New York.

Interesting session yesterday at the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center - 'How Implementation Makes Environmental Policy Cheaper and Easier Than Expected,' featuring a presentation by Professor Beth DeSombre.

Started my full week in the US in #Boston, visiting and reconnecting with friends from MIT and Harvard and discussing the geopolitics/geoeconomics shaping the energy transition in the #EU and the #US today. Excited for the next days in NY and DC!

It takes 4 years to deploy large power transformers, according to the "Building the Future Transmission Grid" report recently issued by the @iea.org. #energytransforms #energygrids #EU

Back on @cnbcarabia.bsky.social yesterday from Athens to discuss the global oil dynamics, alongside May Ben Khadra and Hussein Sayed, CFA, CMT. Thanks for having me, Riad Saadi! #USTariffs #oilmarkets #OPEC

Much of yesterday’s conversation at the “Geopolitics, Connectivity and Energy Security: An Athens Conversation” conference in #Athens focused on energy #interconnections—particularly the role of #Greece at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Insightful discussions - today in #Athens - at the “Geopolitics, Connectivity and Energy Security: An Athens Conversation” conference by the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

While there are many scenarios on the table right now, what could happen to the EU's climate ambitions in a US-driven "drill, baby, drill" policy? Full piece, available here: www.globsec.org/what-we-do/c... @globsec.bsky.social

Back on @asharqbusiness.bsky.social yesterday to join Abdullah Al-Subaie and discuss the recent acquisition by Saudi Aramco of a 50% equity interest in the Jubail-based Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company (BHIG). Thank you for the invitation, Ahmed Othman! now.asharq.com/clips/176230...

Great to be back at @asharqbusiness.bsky.social to join Mohamed Fathy - محمد فتحي and discuss the global battery market and the implications on the #EV sector in Europe. Thanks for having me, Riham El Chayeb! Full interview: youtu.be/sW3xSRZwFoA?...

Excellent weekend read after a very busy week in #Montreal! I've been particularly looking forward to this book after listening to a recent Energy Exchange podcast episode from the Center on Global Energy Policy with Jason Bordoff and the book's author, Eddie Fishman!

Such an honor to open the second day of the 2025 AIEQ Forum on the Digital Transformation of Energy Systems, earlier today in #Montreal! I talked about intersection between energy, security, and industrial policies through the lens of digital transformation. #energydigitalization #energytransition

Great to be back in #Montreal for this year’s Association de l'industrie électrique du Québec’s 'Forum on the Digital Transformation of Energy Systems,' engaging with local stakeholders on the two-way relationship between energy and digital transformations.

Back on Digi24 yesterday from #Brussels, joining Teodora Tompea to discuss the latest global energy security dynamics, the strategies on competitiveness and affordable energy issued last week, as well as the latest discussions on security and defense held in Brussels. #energysecurity #EUsecurity

Great panel conversations today at Eurelectric's 2025 #EVision - in #Brussels - in a session dedicated to "EU Industrial Competitiveness in the EV Supply Chain." Photo credit: Eurelectric #EV #electricmobility

Excited to return to #Montreal next week for Association de l'industrie électrique du Québec’s "Forum on the Digital Transformation of Energy Systems". Details about the forum can be found below. Reach out if you're in the area! zone.aieq.net/en/evenement...

Back on CNBC Arabia earlier today to discuss the global oil markets, alongside May Ben Khadra and Hussein Sayed. Grateful for the invitation, Riadh Saady! #USTariffs #oilmarkets

Back on @asharqbusiness.bsky.social today, joining Mohamed Fathy to discuss global crude oil dynamics. Thanks for having me, Sara Al Shawi! Full interview, in Arabic, available here: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=9... #oilmarkets #ustariffs

“If it’s never new and it never gets old…” then it’s an EU Commission proposal While I see some optimism and hope in our EU bubbles, the majority (if not all) of the measures included in the European Commission's strategic documents released yesterday are not new.

Another packed day in #Munich during the 2025 Munich Security Conference . This morning, I joined a premiere screening of “Lithium Rising – The Race for Critical Minerals” at Amerikahaus. #MSC2025

A pivotal moment today at the 2025 Munich Security Conference, with the U.S. Vice President addressing Europe’s current situation, including references to my home country, #Romania, and its recent political turmoil. #MSC2025 #EnergyGeopolitics #EnergySecurity #Munich

Long week, with a few days in #Paris, where a lot is happening these days in digital and energy. A quick visit to the International Energy Agency (IEA) today for some meetings, discussing the pressing topics in the energy sector.

Looking forward to next week's Enlit Europe Impact Circle, joining representatives across the energy sector, to design a programme that tackles the most pressing questions and explores critical trends at this year's Summit, scheduled for 18-20 November, in #Bilbao.

Back on CNBC Arabia today, joining Randa KHECHA and Hussein Sayed to discuss the latest in the global oil markets. Thank you for having me, Riad Saadi! The full interview, in Arabic, is available here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... #oilmarkets #oilprices #US #OPEC

Back on @skynewsarabia.bsky.social , earlier today to join Hafida Elbouchari and briefly discuss the implications of current and potential US sanctions and tariffs. Thank you for the invitation, Hazem Shaikh! Full interview: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... #IranSanctions #USSanctions #OilMarkets

I am truly honored to join the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social Global Energy Center as a Nonresident Senior Fellow, advancing my work on energy security & energy geopolitics across the regions I have focused on, with a focus on the transatlantic partnership. Photo: Ukraine House Davos 2024

Up until a few hours, things were different. So, yesterday, in a conversation with Yasmine Selim and CNN Business Arabic: cnnbusinessarabic.com/energy-and-s...

Back on @asharqbusiness.bsky.social this morning to join rima najjar and discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as today's OPEC meeting. Thank you for the invitation, Yara Ali Yassine! Full interview available here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... #Oil #UStariffs #OPEC

In #DC next week for various meetings and events on #energysecurity and transatlantic cooperation. Among them, very excited to attend @globsec.bsky.social 's 2025 Transatlantic Forum -> details below www.globsec.org/what-we-do/p...

On my way to Athens today, diving deeper into "Threat Multiplier" by Sherri Goodman. As the #EU faces the pressing need to redefine its defense capacity and security preparedness, the nexus of energy, security, and climate change has never been more critical. #EnergySecurity #ClimateSecurity