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Response to the president of PPC’s trade union

Response by Nikos Mantzaris to George Adamidis, President of the trade union of PPC workers (GENOP-DEI).

The high cost of the insistence on the Greek lignite sale

Comment following the failed sale of Greece’s lignite highlighting the cost that the sale will have for the country and the consumers.

NGOs ask Commissioners to cancel the Greek lignite sale

Comment on the two joint NGO letters to three EU Commissioners on the need to cancel the Greek lignite sale.

The Greek lignite sale must be called off

Comment regarding the need to call off the Greek lignite sale.

UN Climate COP in Poland

Comment on the UNFCCC COP24 in Katowice, Poland and the inconsistency between the proposed Greek Energy and Climate Plan with the ambition needed to mitigate climate change.

The Greek capacity mechanism must follow the new EU rules

Statement on the need for the Greek Capacity Mechanisms to comply with the recently agreed new EU rules on the electricity market.

Analysis of the new Εlectricity Μarket Regulation and its impact on Greece

Analysis by Nikos Mantzaris following the conclusion of the trilogue negotiations on the new EU electricity market regulation and the new rules for capacity payments to coal power plants.

The cost of insisting on lignite during the coming years

Comment regarding the CO2 levy and the continuous operation of the Amyndeo lignite power plant beyond its legal hours of operation.

The dead end of the PPC lignite sale

Opinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris regarding shortcomings of the PPC lignite sale.