Citizens' Dialogue with Livia Vasakova, Economic Counsellor, European Commission's Representation in Slovakia Wednesday 11 December 2019, 10:00 - 11:30 (CET)Bratislava, Slovakia Media cd_university_of_economics_in_bratislava.jpgcd_university_of_economics_in_bratislava.jpgClose Speakers Practical information WhenWednesday 11 December 2019, 10:00 - 11:30 (CET)WhereUniversity of Economics University of Economics, Bratislava, Slovakia Report On 11 December 2019, Mrs Lívia Vašáková engaged in a discussion with students of Faculty of Business Management, University of Economics in Bratislava. She presented the objectives of European energy policy, as well as legislative measures taken at the European Union level aiming to improve the quality of environment and climate. She also spoke about the recent projects such as the EU Energy Union and related legislation. The 2030 framework sets the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 %, reach 32% renewable energy in the overall energy consumption, 32% improvement in energy efficiency and electricity interconnection at the level of 15%.The EU has the most developed legal framework for Energy Efficiency in the world, setting a strong basis for a long-term political commitment and stable market conditions.Mrs Vašáková also presented the most recent initiative - European Green Deal where EU has the ambition to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and which is the new growth strategy for the EU incorporating climate, energy, environment, agriculture, industrial policy, transport, RD but also broader economic policies in terms of growth and employment. She also spoke about the details of the energy sector in Slovakia which has the second largest proportion of nuclear energy (56%).Generally, a very constructive tone has resonated among university students who asked many questions and showed particular interest on topic presented.Main themes discussed:Diversification of energy sources and suppliersRenewable energy sourcesEnergy efficiencyElectricity and gas pricesRegulationLegislative norms2020, 2030 climatic targetsClimate changeEuropean Green Deal
On 11 December 2019, Mrs Lívia Vašáková engaged in a discussion with students of Faculty of Business Management, University of Economics in Bratislava. She presented the objectives of European energy policy, as well as legislative measures taken at the European Union level aiming to improve the quality of environment and climate. She also spoke about the recent projects such as the EU Energy Union and related legislation. The 2030 framework sets the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 %, reach 32% renewable energy in the overall energy consumption, 32% improvement in energy efficiency and electricity interconnection at the level of 15%.The EU has the most developed legal framework for Energy Efficiency in the world, setting a strong basis for a long-term political commitment and stable market conditions.Mrs Vašáková also presented the most recent initiative - European Green Deal where EU has the ambition to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and which is the new growth strategy for the EU incorporating climate, energy, environment, agriculture, industrial policy, transport, RD but also broader economic policies in terms of growth and employment. She also spoke about the details of the energy sector in Slovakia which has the second largest proportion of nuclear energy (56%).Generally, a very constructive tone has resonated among university students who asked many questions and showed particular interest on topic presented.Main themes discussed:Diversification of energy sources and suppliersRenewable energy sourcesEnergy efficiencyElectricity and gas pricesRegulationLegislative norms2020, 2030 climatic targetsClimate changeEuropean Green Deal
