European Parliament
President.
As they deal with the same issue, the following questions will be taken together and the answer will be given by Mr Martin Bartenstein, representing the Council.
Question No 6 by Bernd Posselt 
Subject: The EU’s energy dependence
How does the Council view the EU’s chronic dependence on energy from Russia and the Gulf countries, and what, in its opinion, is the potential for reducing this dependence via the systematic promotion of renewable raw materials and alternative energy sources?
Question No 7 by Gay Mitchell 
Subject: Fuel Security
To what extent is the Council concerned about Europe's fuel security?

