Poland has been an integral part of the European Union for many years, and a large part of climate and energy regulations originate in Brussels. That is why we are also active at the EU level in selected areas that are key to us. Not only do we propose solutions, but we also closely monitor processes and analyse how they will affect the energy sector, industry and households.
As part of the European programme, we are also implementing an eastern project aimed at analysing energy and climate dependencies, supporting Ukraine and proposing solutions to strengthen the energy security of both Ukraine and the EU. In this area, we are active, among others, within the framework of the Ukrainian-German-Polish GDU project.
European Programme Coordinators
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Katarzyna Harpak, PhD
European Programme Director
Karolina Grotowska
Senior Analyst
Danylo Moiseienko
Analyst for Energy Cooperation with Ukraine
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Publications
A New European Union Budget Framework. Will it accelerate Poland’s low-carbon energy modernisation?
Negotiations on the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 are now underway. At the same time, Poland has initiated preparing its National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP), which will determine how future EU resources are programmed and distributed domestically. The stakes extend well beyond the overall size of the budget. The key question is whether, in a context of fiscal constraints and revised national programming rules, EU funds will be channelled into long-term, system-critical investments or diverted toward projects that are easier to implement or less contentious politically. Poland’s future economic growth will depend on the coherence of its investment framework and the accompanying reforms. Together, these factors will determine whether EU funding accelerates the energy transition and strengthens long-term competitiveness. Poland’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)1 should serve as the primary reference point for programming. Alignment between the MFF and the NECP will be decisive in turning EU funds into an instrument of real economic transformation, rather than a mechanism for short-term spending.
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A New European Union Budget Framework. Will it accelerate Poland’s low-carbon energy modernisation?
Negotiations on the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 are now underway. At the same time, Poland has initiated preparing its National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP), which will determine how future EU resources are programmed and distributed domestically. The stakes extend well beyond the overall size of the budget. The key question is whether, in a context of fiscal constraints and revised national programming rules, EU funds will be channelled into long-term, system-critical investments or diverted toward projects that are easier to implement or less contentious politically. Poland’s future economic growth will depend on the coherence of its investment framework and the accompanying reforms. Together, these factors will determine whether EU funding accelerates the energy transition and strengthens long-term competitiveness. Poland’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)1 should serve as the primary reference point for programming. Alignment between the MFF and the NECP will be decisive in turning EU funds into an instrument of real economic transformation, rather than a mechanism for short-term spending.
Critical raw materials in the energy transition. Assessing Ukraine’s potential for EU supply chains
Critical raw materials (CRMs) sit at the core of the EU’s clean transition: from batteries and wind turbines to grids and solar panels. With supply chains concentrated and exposed to geopolitical risk, the EU is increasingly looking to partnerships with like-minded countries. In this context, Ukraine has geological potential in some CRMs relevant to the EU’s clean transition, but its current role in EU supply chains remains marginal. Ukraine exported only two CRMs to the EU as primary raw materials – titanium and natural graphite – together accounting for less than 0.2% of Ukraine’s exports to the EU in 2024. We present the report “Critical raw materials in the energy transition: assessing Ukraine's potential for EU supply chain” prepared under Green Deal Ukraїna (GDU), a German-Polish-Ukrainian project, which was implemented as part of the European Programme at Forum Energii, with Forum Energii as a project partner.
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Critical raw materials in the energy transition. Assessing Ukraine’s potential for EU supply chains
Critical raw materials (CRMs) sit at the core of the EU’s clean transition: from batteries and wind turbines to grids and solar panels. With supply chains concentrated and exposed to geopolitical risk, the EU is increasingly looking to partnerships with like-minded countries. In this context, Ukraine has geological potential in some CRMs relevant to the EU’s clean transition, but its current role in EU supply chains remains marginal. Ukraine exported only two CRMs to the EU as primary raw materials – titanium and natural graphite – together accounting for less than 0.2% of Ukraine’s exports to the EU in 2024. We present the report “Critical raw materials in the energy transition: assessing Ukraine's potential for EU supply chain” prepared under Green Deal Ukraїna (GDU), a German-Polish-Ukrainian project, which was implemented as part of the European Programme at Forum Energii, with Forum Energii as a project partner.
Ukraine’s energy sector is a key battleground in the war with Russia
Ukraine successfully navigated the 2024-2025 heating season, a crucial test, aided by favorable weather, international support, and domestic efforts to restore infrastructure and develop new distributed and decentralized generation capacities. The energy system’s future stability now depends on protecting infrastructure, integrating new capacities, and addressing financial challenges in the sector.
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Ukraine’s energy sector is a key battleground in the war with Russia
Ukraine successfully navigated the 2024-2025 heating season, a crucial test, aided by favorable weather, international support, and domestic efforts to restore infrastructure and develop new distributed and decentralized generation capacities. The energy system’s future stability now depends on protecting infrastructure, integrating new capacities, and addressing financial challenges in the sector.
European Union Energy Security. How can we become independent from Russian fuels by the end of 2027?
For more than three years, the European Union has been reducing its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, treating this as a key element of its security policy, which at the same time is consistent with its climate policy. Despite the introduction of initiatives such as the RePowerEU plan or the roadmap published in May 2025 to move away from energy imports from Russia, member states are still spending billions of euros on Russian raw materials. In a new report entitled The energy security of the European Union. How to become independent from Russian fuels by the end of 2027? Forum Energii, and independent think tank from Poland supporting the energy transition, and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), an independent think tank that monitors the impact of the energy sector on the climate, the economy, and public health, show that complete independence of the EU from Russian energy sources is possible. However, it requires concrete action and solidarity compliance with sanctions by all member states.
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European Union Energy Security. How can we become independent from Russian fuels by the end of 2027?
For more than three years, the European Union has been reducing its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, treating this as a key element of its security policy, which at the same time is consistent with its climate policy. Despite the introduction of initiatives such as the RePowerEU plan or the roadmap published in May 2025 to move away from energy imports from Russia, member states are still spending billions of euros on Russian raw materials. In a new report entitled The energy security of the European Union. How to become independent from Russian fuels by the end of 2027? Forum Energii, and independent think tank from Poland supporting the energy transition, and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), an independent think tank that monitors the impact of the energy sector on the climate, the economy, and public health, show that complete independence of the EU from Russian energy sources is possible. However, it requires concrete action and solidarity compliance with sanctions by all member states.
Towards sustainable energy security. Europe needs a new strategy now
The European Union needs a new energy security strategy that integrates the energy transition into the current geopolitical landscape and addresses key challenges. The Russian war against Ukraine, political changes in the United States, and significant international tensions serve as important signals for rethinking how to strenghten Europe's resilience to crises. As global dynamics continue to shift, a fresh strategic approach has become essential.
Forum Energii, in collaboration with leading European experts, has published a report that outlines a new framework for ensuring a secure, resilient, and sustainable energy future for the EU. The report’s publication coincides with Poland’s Presidency of the EU Council which has set energy security as one of its priorities.
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Towards sustainable energy security. Europe needs a new strategy now
The European Union needs a new energy security strategy that integrates the energy transition into the current geopolitical landscape and addresses key challenges. The Russian war against Ukraine, political changes in the United States, and significant international tensions serve as important signals for rethinking how to strenghten Europe's resilience to crises. As global dynamics continue to shift, a fresh strategic approach has become essential.
Forum Energii, in collaboration with leading European experts, has published a report that outlines a new framework for ensuring a secure, resilient, and sustainable energy future for the EU. The report’s publication coincides with Poland’s Presidency of the EU Council which has set energy security as one of its priorities.
Harvesting Green Energy: The Potential of Ukraine-EU Biomethane Cooperation
Over the next decades, Europe’s energy generation landscape will change significantly. Achieving climate neutrality means replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources within the next 30 years. Biomethane, which can replace the use of natural gas, will be one of the essential assets in this transition.
A critical partner with significant potential for supporting biomethane usage in the EU is Ukraine. Despite facing challenges such as war and regulatory hurdles, Ukraine has substantial production capacity—up to 1 bcm by 2030 and as much as 22 bcm by 2050.
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Harvesting Green Energy: The Potential of Ukraine-EU Biomethane Cooperation
Over the next decades, Europe’s energy generation landscape will change significantly. Achieving climate neutrality means replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources within the next 30 years. Biomethane, which can replace the use of natural gas, will be one of the essential assets in this transition.
A critical partner with significant potential for supporting biomethane usage in the EU is Ukraine. Despite facing challenges such as war and regulatory hurdles, Ukraine has substantial production capacity—up to 1 bcm by 2030 and as much as 22 bcm by 2050.
