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What goes on in Poland on the 21st of May.

Agata Łoskot-Strachota from the Centre for Eastern Studies writes about the consequences of applying the EU Gas Directive to the contentious Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. “One of the options Nord Stream 2 AG may choose is to divide the gas pipeline on paper into two parts: one section would run where the EU law […]

Everybody knows Henry Ford’s famous quip that his Model T, produced at the beginning of the previous century, was available in any color as long as it was black. The currently discussion in Brussels on how to recover from the economic crisis reminds Ford’s statement – but this time the only available color is green. […]

What goes on in Poland on the 15th of May.

What goes on in Poland on the 14th of May.

What goes on in Poland on the 11th of May.

The first CEEP Report in 2020 focuses on the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) and Fund (JTF) which are a tool of support for the regions and sectors most affected by the transition. We present in this edition a variety of voices from Brussels and the Central European region how it should be structured and designed.

„Energy policy is to a large extent dependant on the government. The president’s role is to offer support wherever it is needed,” – says Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, Civic Coalition’s candidate in the 2020 presidential elections in Poland. In her opinion the state-run parts of the energy sector should become professional and non-partisan as quickly as possible.

The German daily Handelsblatt has published bombshell news that may decide about the future of Nord Steam 2. If it is confirmed, the gas pipeline will be in even more trouble than that caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which has already undermined its profitability – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor in chief at BiznesAlert.pl.

The Polish Electricity Association (PKEE) supports the idea of establishing the taxonomy and technical screening criteria in order to ensure transparency and to provide a framework for private investors, public institutions and market participants. The main goal of the taxonomy must be to ensure the best investment framework allowing a sustainable transition towards low-carbon economy.