08.10.2025

The New Pact for the Mediterranean: Exploring its Energy dimension

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A High-Level Lunch Debate Hosted by the Kangaroo Group
Tuesday, 8 October 2025 | 12:30-14:00 CEST | European Parliament, Strasbourg (France)

 

 

Speakers:

  • MEP Michael Gahler, Kangaroo President
  • Florian Ermacora, Head of Unit, DG MENA, European Commission
  • MEP Dimitri Tsiodras, EPP/Greece, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety and the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
  • MEP Tsvetelina Penkova, S&D/Bulgaria, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
  • François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot, Managing Director, IOGP Europe
  • Ahlem Friga-Noy, Deputy Director Public Affairs, Europe, TotalEnergies
  • MEPs from the region.

 

Dear Member of the European Parliament,

 

Thirty years after the launch of the Barcelona Process, the European Commission will launch the New Pact for the Mediterranean, which is planned for adoption in the coming weeks. Being developed through an unprecedented consultation process involving partner countries, Member States, local authorities, civil society, academia, business, and citizens from both shores of the Mediterranean, this initiative will renew and deepen the EU’s engagement with the ten countries of the Southern Neighbourhood.

The Kangaroo group is pleased to invite Members to a timely opportunity to demonstrate leadership in the region’s secure, competitive, and sustainable transition.

 

The event will take place on Tuesday, 8 October 2025 | 12:30–14:00 | European Parliament, Strasbourg and will enable attendees to dive into the energy dimension of the New Pact for the Mediterranean and how it aims to strengthen a shared space of peace, prosperity and stability in the region and will translate political dialogue into joint initiatives with tangible impact in key areas such as energy and clean technologies, trade and investments, skills and jobs and security.

 

In today’s shifting geopolitical context, energy is not only a climate challenge, but also a question of sovereignty, resilience and strategic direction. With its abundant resources, opportunities for building hydrogen and CO₂ corridors, and strong interconnections with the EU, the region can become a cornerstone of Europe’s energy independence, competitiveness, and clean transition.

 

During the event, Members of the European Parliament, senior figures from the energy and industry sectors, and policy experts will discuss:

  • How the New Pact for the Mediterranean can anchor a common energy future for Europe and its Southern neighbours;
  • Why the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean matter strategically now – from energy flows to industrial partnerships and regional diplomacy;
  • What political and infrastructure choices are needed to translate this vision into a lasting advantage for Europe and its neighbourhood?

We would be honoured by your presence at this important debate.

With best regards,

The Kangaroo Group

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Confirmed Speakers

Ahlem Friga-Noy

Ahlem Friga-Noy

TotalEnergiesDeputy Director Public Affairs, Europe
François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot

François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot

IOGP EuropeManaging Director
Biography
François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot
Managing Director, IOGP Europe

François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot-Lassalle is the Managing Director of IOGP Europe. With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, he has gained a profound understanding of the impact oil and gas—and energy in general—have had and will continue to have on the functioning and development of societies.

He recognizes the critical role energy will play in the years ahead, not only in shaping our standard of living but also in addressing climate concerns. Throughout his career, François-Régis has worked with a diverse range of organizations and institutions, broadening his perspective on the role of oil and gas in society and the importance of ensuring these resources are used responsibly to meet the challenges of today’s world.

His passion and dedication to his work have led him to his current role as Regional Director for Europe at the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) in Brussels. He has enjoyed this opportunity for the past six years, particularly thanks to the exceptional team of talented and driven individuals he works with at IOGP.

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MEP Michael Gahler

MEP Michael Gahler

Kangaroo GroupPresident
MEP Dimitris Tsiodras

MEP Dimitris Tsiodras

European Parliament
MEP Tsvetelina Penkova

MEP Tsvetelina Penkova

European ParliamentPresident of the EEF and Shadow Rapporteur for NZIA (S&D, Bulgaria)
Biography
MEP Tsvetelina Penkova
President of the EEF and Shadow Rapporteur for NZIA (S&D, Bulgaria), European Parliament

Tsvetelina Penkova was born on February 19, 1988, in Sofia. She holds a Master's in Financial Economics from Oxford University in the UK. She has completed a double Bachelor’s degree at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, and the Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, and an affiliated program at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Her professional experience has been accumulated as a finance specialist at an investment fund in London, an investment banker at the Royal Bank of Scotland and an analyst at Egon Zehnder.

She is a member of the European Parliament of the Group of Socialists and Democrats.

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Florian Ermacora

Florian Ermacora

European CommissionHead of Unit (DG MENA)
CCSClimate NeutralityHydrogenSecurity of Supply
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