The study, which was carried out together with GWS, reveals that the energy transition is particularly advantageous for lagging rural regions. These regions stand to benefit significantly in terms of employment and value added from the adoption of green energy, surpassing the losses incurred from relinquishing fossil fuels. Conversely, urban regions are more likely to face negative overall effects. In summary, the energy transition emerges as contributor to narrowing the prosperity gap among European regions. Hence, the energy transition can also foster cohesion.
To share this new study with you, the Bertelsmann Stiftung, together with the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the EU, has the pleasure of cordially inviting you to our event in Brussels:
Energising EU Cohesion: Addressing Territorial (In-)Equalities from the Energy Transition
The event will take place on 11 March 2024, from 5:30 pm CET at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the EU, Rue Montoyer 47, 1000 Brussels. Check-in begins at 5:00 pm CET.
PROGRAMME:
Welcoming remarks by
Rainer Steffens, Director, Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the EU
Malte Zabel, Co-Director, Europe’s Future, Bertelsmann Stiftung
Video message
Mark Speich, State Secretary for Federal, European and International Affairs and Media of North Rhine-Westphalia and Vice-President of the Committee of the Regions
Keynote presentation of the study „Energising EU Cohesion” by
Thomas Schwab, Project Manager, Europe’s Future, Bertelsmann Stiftung
Panel discussion with
Peter Berkowitz, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, European Commission
Kirsten Kötter, Head of the ERDF/JTF Managing Authority, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Thomas Schwab, Project Manager, Europe’s Future, Bertelsmann Stiftung
Moderated by Sandra Parthie, Head of Brussels Liaison Office, German Economic Institute (IW Köln)
The event will be followed by a reception.
Please register for the event using this general registration link.
ATTENTION: With this general link you first will have to pre-register and enter your personal data to proceed and register for the event.
We hope you will join us.
