The German ‘Energiewende’ from different perspectives

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The German ‘Energiewende’ from different perspectives

9:00-9:15

Welcoming

Jarosław Ćwiek-Karpowicz, Head of the Research Office, Polish Institute of International Affairs

Kai-Olaf Lang, Deputy Head of EU Integration Division, German Institute for International and Security Studies

Piotr Womela, Project Coordinator, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Representation in Poland

9:15-11:00

German energy policy – assessing the impact on the EU Strategy

How does the Energiewende influence the dialogue on energy policy and its evolution in the EU? Will the preparation and implementation of certain measures or processes connected with the Energiewende follow? Does Germany need the common European approach on climate and energy issues? The Unconventional Revolution: Challenging the Energiewende? Impact on the EU discussion.

David Buchan, Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

Ingmar Jürgens, Senior Advisor - Economic Governance and European Semester European Commission | Representation in Germany

Kirsten Westphal, Senior Associate for Global Issues, SWP

Chair: Kai-Olaf Lang, Deputy Head of EU Integration Division, SWP

11:15-13:00

The German ‘Energiewende’ as seen by neighboring states within the evolving international context

How is the international context (COP 19 in Warsaw) developing with regards to climate and energy policies? Are preparations and implementation of certain measures or processes connected with the Energiewende required in other states? Is the Energiewende accompanied by the strengthening of the partnership and effective coordination with Germany in energy policy issues?

Jean-Marc Fenet, Minister-Counsellor for Economic Affairs, Embassy of France

Karel Beckman, editor-in-chief Energy Post

Susanne Dröge, Head of Global Issues Division, SWP

Chair: Ryszarda Formuszewicz, Senior Research Fellow, PISM

14:00-15:45

German-Polish cooperation – towards (dis)integration?

The bilateral cooperation in practical technical terms – best practices / disappointments. Have existent solutions for emerging problems worked out? Is it possible to find a more coordinated approach?

Elżbieta Wróblewska, Coordinator of the Team for Environmental Protection and New Technologies, Energy Department, Ministry of Economy

Kai-Olaf Lang, Deputy Head of EU Integration Division, SWP

Lidia Puka, Senior Research Fellow, PISM

Chair: Aleksandra Gawlikowska-Fyk, Head of Energy Project, PISM

15:45-16:00 Closing remarks