Accelerating just transition in times of crisis: session with Commissioners Ferreira and Simson
Information
Opening the event, Commissioners Elisa Ferreira and Kadri Simson will address the implementation phase of the Just Transition Fund as well as the impact of high energy prices and the need to accelerate the transition to reduce Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels. Thereafter, they will engage in a panel discussion with various stakeholders and discuss how the EU policy framework and supporting mechanisms can help regions and citizens in the just transition, within the current energy crisis. They will also discuss how we can involve key stakeholders in the development of a vision for a green and futureproof economy, to ensure that the accelerated transition away from fossil fuels can be achieved without leaving anyone behind.
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Agenda (All times are in CEST)
10:00 - 10:10 Welcome and introduction of the speakers by the moderator
- Sasha Twinning
10:10 - 10:25 Keynote speeches
- Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms
- Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy
10:25 - 11:25 Roundtable discussion with panellists with questions from the audience
- Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms
- Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy
- Susana Solís Pérez, MEP, Renew Europe Group
- Rainer Robra, Minister of State, for Europe and Culture and Head of the State Chancellery of Saxony-Anhalt
- Luc Triangle, General Secretary of IndustriALL
- Chris Foulds, Associate Professor at Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University (UK)
11:25 - 11:30 Conclusions and wrap up by the moderator
- Sasha Twinning