Discussion | How can the ETS2 work for Central and Eastern European countries?
How ETS2 can be effectively implemented in Central and Eastern European countries? Come listen and discuss as the EU advances its climate policies, these countries face specific challenges and opportunities related to affordability, energy systems, and public acceptance.
22. April 2026
The discussion will focus on how CEE countries can design policies that are both ambitious and socially fair, while supporting the transition to cleaner energy.
Guests:
- Bartosz Arabik, Deputy Director, Department of Innovation and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Poland
- Danuše Nerudová, Czech Member of the European Parliament (EPP), rapporteur for MSR2
- Paul Kenny, Executive Director, European Heat Pump Association (EHPA)
- Representative of the Cool Heating Coalition (TBD)
The event will be moderated by Rebeka Hengalová, Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mundo Matongé (Mundo-b), 26 Rue d'Edimbourg, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels
The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session. The event will conclude with a networking reception (until 7:00 PM).
You can find more information and REGISTRATION here.
The event is co-organised by Transport & Environment, the Cool Heating Coalition and EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy.
