Working Group on Energy 2026

Working Group on Energy

Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"EU Energy and Climate Policy at a Tipping Point: Is there a business case to decarbonize energy-intensive industries? The Glass Industry’s perspective"

Europe is entering a decisive phase for industrial decarbonisation. The Industrial Accelerator Act, Grids Package, Electrification Action Plan, revision of State aid rules under GBER, and review of the EU Emissions Trading System will together shape the conditions for energy-intensive industries to invest and decarbonise in Europe.

The European container glass industry illustrates many of the challenges facing energy-intensive industries in this transition. Manufacturers are already investing in technologies, including hybrid and fully electric furnaces, that can significantly reduce fossil fuel use and emissions. Further decarbonisation will require substantial long-term investment and a supportive and predictable policy framework.

The central question is whether Europe’s climate and energy policies can create a viable business case for these investments. Key enabling conditions largely outside industry’s control — including access to affordable low-carbon electricity and sufficient grid capacity, State aid rules, and the evolution of free allocation and carbon costs — will determine whether investments materialise. The question is whether these policies will work together to enable energy-intensive manufacturers to decarbonise while remaining competitive in Europe.

This lunch debate will bring together policymakers and company representatives leading decarbonisation efforts across Europe to discuss whether the policy initiatives currently under development can create a real business case for low-carbon production. Using glass as a case study, the discussion will explore what is needed to turn technically achievable emissions reductions into investable projects while maintaining competitive industrial production in Europe.

Welcome & Introduction:

Andrea WECHSLER MEP, Member of the Kangaroo Group

Speaker:

Tiago MOREIRA DA SILVA, CEO of BA Glass

More speakers to be confirmed!

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 Kick-off event of our new Working Group on Energy

Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

The Kangaroo Group is pleased to invite you to the kick-off event of its new 

Working Group on Energy 

taking place on

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 at 13.00 hrs  in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

We will discuss: "How to complete the Energy Union?"

Welcome:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Chair:

Andrea WECHSLER MEP, Chair of the Working Group on Energy

Keynote Speech:

Dan JØRGENSEN, Commissioner for Energy and Housing