Join us at the Conference, where the authors will discuss their findings and recommendations, giving the floor to other experts, liberal politicians and stakeholders relevant to the topic.
Amidst escalating climate risks, ensuring the reliability and adaptability of electricity grids is more critical than ever. Geopolitical instability further underscores the need to strengthen Europe’s energy sovereignty. This is why we developed a publication which assessed the current state and future needs of these grids, identifying practical measures to bolster infrastructure resilience. The publication also analyzes how these regions can improve interoperability with neighboring countries and the wider EU grid with strategic preparedness for unforeseen crises and energy disruptions as a central theme.
Join us at the Conference, where the authors will discuss their findings and recommendations, giving the floor to other experts, liberal politicians and stakeholders relevant to the topic.
June 30th, 2026 – 09:30 – 13:15
Programme
09:30 – 10:00 Arrival and registration
10:00 Welcoming remarks
Speakers:
Jeannette Baljeu, European Liberal Forum Board Member, and MEP, Renew Europe Group – TBC
Valérie Hayer, President of the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament – TBC
10:15 – 10:45 Presentation of the Main Results and Policy Recommendations of “Independent Voltage: Grid Resilience, Energy Sovereignty and Compatibility with EU Standards”
Speakers:
Markus Fischer, author of the chapter on “Austria”, Independent Energy Expert and Leadership Team Member at NEOS 10
Nihad Harbaš, author of the chapter on “Bosnia and Herzegovina”, CEO and Consultant at nLogic Advisory
William Wang, author of the chapter on “Spain”, Assistant Professor at the European University of Madrid
Moderator: Maurice Fermont, Policy Advisor, Renew Europe Group
10:45 – 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Second Panel Discussion – Grid Vulnerability – How Can We Overcome the Main Hurdles Keeping Us Away from More Stable Electricity Systems?
Speakers:
Emma Wiesner, Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe Group – TBC
Manon Dufour, Executive Director Brussels at E3G
Tom Howes, Advisor, Green energy transition and energy market regulations, European Commission
Moderator: Roxana Nicula, Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of Freedom
12:30 – 12:45
Closing Remarks
Helmut Brandstatter, Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe Group
Alva Finn, Executive Director of the European Liberal Forum
12:45 – 13:15
Joint lunch & refreshments
Daily moderator: Ajna Katica, Project Coordinator at the Boris Divkovic Foundation
In cooperation with NEOS Lab, Boris Divković Foundation, Foundation for the Advancement of Freedom