The Energy Council, which was held on 31 May, took note of a progress report from the Presidency on the regulation concerning measures to safeguard security of gas supply. In preparation of the European Council of 17 June 2010, ministers held an exchange of views concerning the approach to national targets for energy efficiency on basis of an oral presentation from the Commission.

The Energy Council was chaired by the Spanish Secretary of State for Energy, Pedro Luis Marín Uribe. Günther H. Oettinger, Commissioner for Energy represented the European Commission.
More: Council conclusions: "Towards a new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020"