Energy.

Central and Eastern European countries have distinct potential for investment in gas infrastructure to meet expected growth in demand. The “Three Seas” initiative will help coordinate policy among its participants and promote the interests of the region to strengthen energy security and develop a competitive gas market. Not only will Three Seas countries benefit from […]

During a debate organized by the Centre for European Policy Studies entitled „Nord Stream 2 and EU Energy policy objectives,” experts from Europe and the United States talked about the controversial gas pipeline.

„According to statements made by the Minister of Energy by the end of the year, the public opinion will be informed about Poland’s energy strategy. Will it respond to the EU’s ambitious climate and energy policy? If yes, to what degree?” writes Piotr Stępiński, editor of BiznesAlert.pl.

The issues with the quality of natural gas delivered from the east via the Yamal Pipeline to Poland lasted two days. The cause of the malfunction remains unknown. However, such problems have become part and parcel of Poland’s gas landscape.

Sijbren de Jong from Hague Centre for Strategic Studies says that possible sanctions against controversial project Nord Stream 2 are not sure. However, if U.S. President agrees to sanctions, the project could face a serious risk.

In the summer of 2016 the first consultations on the Polish capacity market took place. Since then almost a year has passed, but the topic is still very up-to-date. The plans are being discussed with the European Commission, but the final shape of the capacity market has not been determined yet. What is the problem?, […]

On 11 May, the lower chamber of the Polish Parliament – the Sejm, adopted a resolution, which said the proposals made by the European Parliament and the Council on the internal energy market go against the subsidiarity principle. The ongoing discussion on the so-called winter package will have a decisive impact on the Polish economy.

– The emerging governance system of the Energy Union brings some positive processes as streamlining the reporting obligations, but can provoke new ones creating unnecessary obligations for the member states. Stakeholders from Central Europe point out in the released position paper the most striking inconsistencies of the proposal for a Regulation on the Governance of […]

Amnesty International Polska, Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, Alliance of Associations Polish Green Network and CEE Bankwatch Network organized a press briefing on the upcoming visit of Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev to Poland. The event was titled „Does Poland need a visit from the president of Azerbaijan – the worst regime in Europe?” The organizations […]

What goes in Poland on 23rd of June.