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Events

Working lunch on the topic, we will be organizing a webcast in partnership with SME Connect and European Enterprise Alliance. The event will be held fully online. The event will be hosted by MEP IVAN STEFANEC, IMCO & ITRE Committees, Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee, President of SME Europe of the EPP, and […]

Date: 2023-04-14
Location: Online

The generation of offshore wind power is one of the fastest growing energy sectors in Europe. With its low environmental impact and its increasing efficiency, this technology provides clean and competitively priced electricity to millions of European citizens, hence it is a viable replacement for fossil fuel-based technology. ZPP in Partnership with the Government of […]

Date: 2023-03-27
Location: Sofitel Brussels, Place Jourdan 1

On March 14 2023, at 13.30 SME connect in partnership with ZPP and European Enterprise Alliance organized a roundtable on the topic ”Ukraine’s accession to the EU Single Market Program: Looking into SME Landscape and the Needs of Entrepreneurs in Ukraine”. The event took place at European Parliament in All. du Printemps, 67070 Strasbourg/France. The […]

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Regulatory Affairs

Commission proposes reform of the EU electricity market design to boost renewables, better protect consumers and enhance industrial competitiveness. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_1591


Remarks by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis and Commissioner Breton at the press conference on the Critical Raw Materials Act, the EU’s long-term competitiveness strategy, and 30 years of the Single Market https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_23_1704


On 16 March 2023, the Commission proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition. This initiative was announced by President von der Leyen as a part of the Green Deal Industrial Plan. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_1665


Position papers, presentation, declarations

Frank Umbach is head of research at EUCERS/CASSIS, University of Bonn has published a recent article about Securing the EU’s electricity supply. To read the full article:  https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/securing-eu-electricity/


Our member, the European Enterprise Alliance, has presented its position on the REVISION OF THE EU’S ELECTRICITY MARKET DESIGN. The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the revision of the EU’s electricity market design, with the goal of making it easier to use more renewable energy sources, encouraging competition, and guaranteeing long-term availability […]


Our member, the European Enterprise Alliance, has presented its position on the Commission’s recommendation on speeding up permit-granting procedures for renewable energy projects and facilitating power purchase agreements. The paper delves into the procedures for granting permits for renewable energy projects and analyzes the outcomes. To read the full document:  https://enterprisealliance.eu/position-paper-on-commissions-recommendation-on-speeding-up-permit-granting-procedures-for-renewable-energy-projects-and-facilitating-power-purchase-agreements/


Reading

‘EU unveils power market reform to tame volatile electricity prices‘ – by Kira Taylor from EURACTIV.com.


‘New EU energy efficiency directive sets 11.7% reduction target by 2030‘ – by Nikolaus J. Kurmayer from EURACTIV.com.


‘Ukraine cheers rollover of grain deal, but Russia objects again‘ – by Susannah Savage. 


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Head of the branch office of ZPP in the EU:
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