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War in Ukraine: How to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels?

In this episode of the Sound of Economics live we discuss whether REPowerEU can make sure that Europe has affordable and secure energy supplies in both the near and long term.

Date: March 31, 2022, 11:00 am Topic: European governance

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The EU has proposed a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels before 2030, as well as respond to rising energy prices. In this episode of the Sound of Economics Live we welcomed Diedrik Samsom to present REPowerEU and to discuss how feasible it is.

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Mar 31, 2022

11:00-11:30

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Chair: Guntram B. Wolff, Director

Diederik Samsom, Head of Cabinet, EVP Frans Timmermans, European Commission

Georg Zachmann, Senior Fellow

11:30-11:45

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Diederik Samsom

Head of Cabinet, EVP Frans Timmermans, European Commission

Georg Zachmann

Senior Fellow

Guntram B. Wolff

Director

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Katja Knezevic

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