European Economic
and Social Committee
Programme
PROGRAMME
9.30 a.m. |
Registration (Coffee) |
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Chair: Mr Rudolf Kropil |
10 – 10.15 a.m.
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Welcome and introductory remarks
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10.15 – 10.35 a.m.
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Keynote speech
"The Energy Union - on track to deliver" |
10.35 – 10.55 a.m.
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Keynote speech
"Energy Union and its benefits for EU citizens" |
10.55 – 11.30 a.m. |
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Doorstep press point 11.30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
11.45 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Promoting energy security and regional cooperation Chair: Mr Juraj Sipko |
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"Energy Security in the post-COP21 era" |
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"Low Oil Prices, Causes and Economic Impacts" |
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"Making Europe energy secure: Electrification and the contribution of decentralised energy generation" |
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"Drivers of the CO2 Emissions in the Slovak Economy" |
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Buffet lunch hosted by the President of the Various Interests Group of the EESC 1 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. |
2.30 - 3.40 p.m. |
The opportunities and challenges of efficient and renewable energy Chair: Mr Vladimír Báleš |
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"Energy efficiency of buildings - from Europe to Slovakia" |
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"Move away from centralized energy production system to a decentralized production structure based on renewable policy" |
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"Perspectives on the Future of Nuclear Energy in Central Europe" |
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Coffee break 3.40 - 4 p.m. |
4 – 5.15 p.m. |
Energy Union as an instrument for sustainable growth, employment creation and poverty reduction Chair: Mr Rudolf Kropil |
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"The Impact of the EU Single Electricity Market on Slovakia" |
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"Slovak Covenant of Mayors Platform as a space for multi-level dialogue with focus on fulfilling of EU's objectives in energy and climate change" |
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" The role of the consumer in the energy transition" |
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"Sustainable growth and employment creation" |
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5.15 p.m. |
Concluding remarks Mr Luca Jahier, President of the Various Interests Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) |
Interpretation:
From and into: English, French and Slovak