Past Event
European competition policy and the energy transition
In the transition to a low carbon energy sector, what role does the European Commission foresee for competition policy ?
Ambitious European Union targets for decarbonising the economy are already shaping the energy sector. Competition policy has to react to this step-change. Authorities must not block this transformation by clinging to out-dated models, but they must also be vigilant not to accept it as an excuse for undue state-intervention. The issue raises manifold questions for competition policymakers. What is the role of state aid (supporting renewables or capacity mechanisms)? How can we define markets for antitrust surveillance and merger control?
We were delighted to welcome Commissioner Vestager for a discussion about the role of European competition policy in the energy market, and especially its potential impact on the transition to a low-carbon energy sector.
EVENT RECORDING
EVENT MATERIALS
Schedule
11:30 - 12.00
Check-in and Coffee
12:00 - 12:30
Presentation
Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President, European Commission
12:30 - 13:30
Comments and Audience Q+A
Chair: Georg Zachmann, Senior Fellow
Carlos Sallé Alonso, Director of Energy Policies and Climate Change, Iberdrola
Justus Haucap, Member of the Scientific Council
13:30 - 14:00
Lunch
Speakers
Justus Haucap
Member of the Scientific Council
Carlos Sallé Alonso
Director of Energy Policies and Climate Change, Iberdrola
Margrethe Vestager
Executive Vice-President, European Commission
Georg Zachmann
Senior Fellow
Location & Contact
Matilda Sevón
[email protected] +32 2 227 4212
