EIES is supported by its Energy Security Leadership Council-Europe (ESLC-Europe). This mission-driven advisory group is composed of current and former industry, government, and military leaders committed to working across silos towards a safer and more autonomous Europe that can live up to its values. ESLC-Europe members support EIES through their counsel and public engagement.

ESLC-Europe is a growing group modelled on its American counterpart, the Energy Security Leadership Council. Its current members are:

ESLC-Europe Open Letter:

Rebuilding European Defence Requires an Economic Engine Room and an Energy Strategy

Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine and Washington’s new approach to European security have spurred important steps to rebuild Europe’s deterrence and defence. Delivering on this promise demands an economic and energy strategy to match. Many building blocks are in place. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have moved to loosen fiscal restraints that have impeded German and European defence modernisation and stymied much-needed infrastructure improvements as well, write members of the ESLC-Europe.