Date / Heure
01/06/2026
9 h 30 min - 13 h 00 min
Emplacement
European Economic and Social Committee
Rue Van Maerlant 2,
Brussels
At a time when the European Union is seeking to reconcile energy sovereignty, climate neutrality and security of supply, this seminar will bring together academics, public authorities and stakeholders from the nuclear sector to discuss financing issues, and especially the design of Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for new nuclear projects. Organised by Confrontations Europe in partnership with the European Research Platform on Energy and Climate Law, the event takes place in the context of the recent guidance published by the European Commission on two-way CfDs.
The discussions will focus on the main lessons to be drawn from these new guidelines, particularly regarding regulation, electricity markets and the economic viability of nuclear projects.
A first roundtable will explore the key issues surrounding CfD design, load-following capabilities of new nuclear power plants, and the role of forward markets in setting reference prices.
A second roundtable will bring together representatives involved in ongoing nuclear projects across Europe, notably in France, Poland and Czechia, to share practical experience and discuss the challenges associated with deploying new nuclear capacity in Europe.
Programme of the event :
9:45-9:55 | Introduction/ Keynote
Michel Derdevet, President of Confrontations Europe
9:55-11:20 | 1st Roundtable
The lessons that can be drawn from the Commission’s guidance on CfD design
Moderator : Christopher Jones, Principal, Energy Regulatory and Antitrust at Baker McKenzie Belgium
Speakers:
- Guillaume Dezobry, Senior lecturer at the University of Amiens and Partner at EY Law firm Paris
- Marcin Kaminski, Assistant professor at the University of Warsaw Regulatory Risk Manager, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe
- Fabien Roques, Associate Professor at Paris Dauphine University, Partner at Compass Lexecon
- Cristof Lessenich, Head of Unit at DG Energy, European Commission
11:35-12h35 | 2nd Roundtable
Insights from the nuclear projects underway
Moderator : Guillaume Dezobry, Senior lecturer at the University of Amiens and Partner at EY Law firm Paris
Speakers:
- Marek Adamec, Head of Economic Model Department, Elektrárna Dukovany II
- Marcin Kaminski, Regulatory Risk Manager, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe
- Joël Barre, Délégué Interministériel au Nouveau Nucléaire
- Simon Taylor, University Lecturer in Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School
12:35-12:45 | Conclusion
Christophe Béguinet, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee and Board member of EDF
