How can the ETS2 work for Central and Eastern European countries?

22 April 2026, 16:00
Mundo Matongé (Mundo-b), 26 Rue d'Edimbourg
1050 Ixelles, Brussels

How ETS2 can be effectively implemented in Central and Eastern European countries? Come listen and discuss as the EU advances its climate policies, these countries face specific challenges and opportunities related to affordability, energy systems, and public acceptance. Registration form.

  • Panel on carbon pricing for buildings and transport in Central and Eastern Europe, future reforms, and member state positions, with Q&A.

  • This panel discussion will explore how ETS2 can be effectively implemented in Central and Eastern European countries. As the EU advances its climate policies, these countries face specific challenges and opportunities related to affordability, energy systems, and public acceptance.

  • The discussion will focus on how CEE countries can design policies that are both ambitious and socially fair, while supporting the transition to cleaner energy.

Speakers include:

  • Mr Bartosz Arabik, Deputy Director, Department of Innovation and Energy Efficiency Ministry of Climate and Environment, Poland
  • Ms Danuše Nerudová, Czech MEP (EPP), Rapporteur for the MSR2
  • Mr Paul Kenny, Managing Director, European Heat Pump Association (EHPA)
  • Mr Sam Van den plas, Policy Director, Carbon Market Watch (CMW)

A Q&A session will follow the panel discussion, and the event will conclude with a networking reception until 19:00.

The event is co-organised with the Cool Heating Coalition, Transpot & Environment, and EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy. Rebeka Hengalová, research lead of JustGreen project, will be moderating the event.

Scroll to Top