The session focused on current developments in European and global energy markets and their implications for the Czech Republic.

The opening presentation outlined the global and European outlook for the energy sector, including trends in electricity demand, the growing share of renewable energy sources, decarbonisation efforts, and expected developments in energy prices. The discussion also addressed the competitiveness of the Czech Republic, the strategic development of renewable energy sources, and the potential role of artificial intelligence in planning and developing energy infrastructure.

The following session examined up-to-date data on the European power sector and the role of cross-border interconnections in ensuring system stability and security, particularly in light of the increasing share of wind and solar power. Participants also discussed the functioning of the EU’s integrated electricity market, its advantages and drawbacks, and its impact on electricity prices in the Czech Republic.

The final presentation focused on the “energy efficiency first” principle and its monitoring through the ODYSSEE-MURE project, with particular attention to the household sector, which accounts for the largest share of achieved energy savings.

The meeting underlined the importance of a coordinated approach to energy policy and the need to strengthen the Czech Republic’s competitiveness and energy security in a rapidly evolving European and global context.