Electricity market should not discriminate against nuclear energy; Conference: 'Today Georgia, tomorrow Ukraine, then... Security of Europe 15 years after the Russian invasion of Georgia'; Art Exhibition: ‘The Spirit of Freedom’ ; Can lasting peace be achieved in the South Caucasus region? - Book presentation and panel Discussion with Professor Zurab Khonelidze.

Electricity market should not discriminate against nuclear energy

The Industry, Research and Energy Committee will vote on Wednesday on a reformed Electricity Market Design. According to ECR shadow rapporteur Prof Zdzisław Krasnodębski, the EU should not hinder the development of new nuclear projects that constitute an important element of actual or planned energy security landscape for significant number of members states. Moreover, the current draft does not sufficiently update the rules on capacity mechanisms. As evidenced by 2022 energy crisis capacity there is a need for integrating capacity mechanisms as structural part of electricity market design. Security of supply cannot be taken for granted and legislation should allow for wider and smoother application of capacity mechanisms to support Members States where adequacy concerns persist.

When: Wednesday @ 10:00

Where: ANTALL 2Q2

Conference: ‘Today Georgia, tomorrow Ukraine, then… Security of Europe 15 years after the Russian invasion of Georgia’

On Tuesday afternoon, ECR Foreign Affairs Coordinator Anna Fotyga, will host a conference focusing on the security landscape of Europe 15 years after the Russian invasion of Georgia. The event will feature special addresses from distinguished guests including, Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine 2005-2010; Valdas Adamkus, President of Lithuania 1998-2009; Toomas Hendrik Ilves, President of Estonia 2006-2016; Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Georgia 2004-2013; and Jarosław Kaczyński, Deputy Prime Minister of Poland, Prime Minister 2006-2007. Following this, there will be a panel discussion moderated by MEP Anna Fotyga.

When: Tuesday @ 16:30

Where: SPINELLI 1G2

Art Exhibition: ‘The Spirit of Freedom’

On Tuesday evening, ECR Foreign Affairs Coordinator Anna Fotyga will host an art exhibition of Ukrainian, Georgian, Belarusian and Polish artists, who will share their experiences, emotions and messages in response to Russia’s war of aggression and its impact on their nations. The event will feature a musical performance by Olha Pasichnyk, followed by a Georgian and Ukrainian wine reception.

When: Tuesday @ 18:30

Where: Yehudi Menuhin area, European Parliament

Can lasting peace be achieved in the South Caucasus region? - Book presentation and panel Discussion with Professor Zurab Khonelidze

On Tuesday, Prof Karol Karski MEP will welcome Prof Zurab Khonelidze, author and rector of the Sokhumi State University, to a panel discussion in European Parliament to discuss his new book titled ‘Georgian Paradigm of Peace’. The book focuses on a new concept for the adaption of long-term peace in the South Caucasus. The discussion will be mainly held in English but interpretation to and from Georgian will be provided.

When: Tuesday @ 14:00 - 16:00

Where: SPINELLI 1H1