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Jun 10, 2026

11:00 am (CET)

WEBINAR

Webinar | Energy Prices Crisis: What Now for Europe?

Recent geopolitical tensions once again exposed the vulnerability of global energy markets and their impact on European energy prices. As the EU advances its decarbonisation goals, ensuring stable and affordable energy prices remains a key challenge.

This webinar explored the lessons learned from recent price spikes and discussed how European policy tools, particularly State Aid instruments, could strengthen resilience against future disruptions.

Experts shared perspectives on competitiveness, energy resilience and the clean energy transition.

  • What worked well in the EU’s response to recent energy price spikes, and where are the gaps?
  • How can State Aid and other policy tools be improved to enhance resilience against future shocks?
  • What role can clean energy and electrification play in mitigating price volatility over the longer term?
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Alexander Arnesen

Head of Power Procurement

Elkem ASA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-str%C3%B8m-arnesen-7b95a61/

1 James Watson

Dr James Watson

Director General

European Metals

Dr James Watson joined European Metals as Director General in December 2024, bringing over 25 years of experience in policy, advocacy, and public speaking.

Prior to this role, James served as Secretary General of Eurogas, where he led the European gas industry association for five years.

Before his tenure at Eurogas, James was Chief Executive Officer of SolarPower Europe, the European solar industry association, and worked as Director of Public Affairs at Weber Shandwick, specialising in energy and trade policy.

3 Adina Georgescu

Adina Georgescu

Energy & Climate Change Director

European Metals

Adina joined European Metals in July 2022 and leads our Energy and Climate Change department.

A lawyer by education, Adina has 15+ experience in policies related to the energy market, climate change and environment, security of energy supply.

Previously, she worked in the European Commission and in the Romanian Ministry of Economy, at the aluminium company Alro and as advisor of the Romanian Prime Minister.

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Aleksandra Barańska

Member of the Cabinet of Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition

European Commission

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-bara%C5%84ska-7b654a7/

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Walburga Hemetsberger

CEO

SolarPower Europe

https://www.linkedin.com/in/whemetsberger/