Security in the Era of the Energy Transition
Watch the next strategic panel of the Freedom and Growth Summit 2025. This discussion focused on one of the most pressing challenges shaping Europe’s future: How can security be ensured in the era of energy transition?
The transformation of Europe’s energy systems is not only an economic and environmental challenge—it is a strategic and security issue. As countries accelerate the shift toward new energy sources, questions of resilience, supply stability, technological dependence, and geopolitical vulnerability come sharply into focus. For Central and Eastern Europe, these challenges are especially acute, given the region’s historical experiences and current security environment.
Distinguished Panelists:
- Jadwiga Emilewicz – Former Deputy Prime Minister of Poland, Expert at Sobieski Institute
- Csaba Gondola – State Secretary for Circular Economy and Climate Policy, Ministry of Energy of Hungary
- Marcin Izdebski – Manager in the energy sector
- Marek Niedużak – Former CEO of Pekao Investment Banking, Poland Director of EIES
- Moderator: Liliana Śmiech – Director General for International Affairs, Ludovika University of Public Service
Key Themes Explored:
- National Impact: How the energy transition impacts national and regional security.
- Strategic Sovereignty: Can Europe achieve climate goals without compromising energy sovereignty and resilience?
- Infrastructural Risks: Identifying risks arising from dependence on external suppliers, technologies, and critical infrastructure.
- Policy Balance: How governments should balance sustainability, affordability, and security in energy policy.
Funding & Support The Freedom and Growth Summit was financed by the National Institute of Freedom – Centre for the Development of Civil Society as part of the Government Programme for Civil Initiatives Fund NEWCIF for 2021-2030 and the Government Programme for Civil Society Organizations Development CSODev for 2018-2030.
