Some of Europe’s poorest countries and communities would be hardest hit by disruptions of Russian energy supplies. With a difficult winter ahead, Europe’s ability to redistribute costs equitably and to shield the most vulnerable will determine whether it can preserve social cohesion and the consensus on the war in Ukraine. It will also be a test case for its commitment to climate justice in the long run.
Which European countries and communities will be most affected by the deepening energy crisis and how well positioned are they to cope? What are the best approaches to mitigate this fallout in both the short and long term? A panel of experts will discuss policy options that meet the need for a principled foreign policy toward Russia, while upholding the EU’s commitment to equity and a just energy transition at home.
Speakers
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Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega
Speaker
Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega is director of the Center for Energy and Climate at Institut Français des Relations Internationales.
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Zeljko Jovanovic
Speaker
Until February 2024, Zeljko Jovanovic was director of the Roma Initiatives Office.
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Olivia Lazard
Speaker
Olivia Lazard is a fellow at Carnegie Europe.
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Paula Pinho
Speaker
Paula Pinho is director of the Directorate for Just Transition, Consumers, Energy Efficiency, and Innovation with the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy.
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Martin Vladimirov
Speaker
Martin Vladimirov is director of the Energy and Climate Program at the Center for the Study of Democracy, in Bulgaria.
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James Kanter
Moderator
James Kanter is editor and host of the EU Scream podcast.
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