Leonhard Birnbaum: ‘I hope France • Table.Briefings

Leonhard Birnbaum (56) has been CEO of the energy group Eon since 2021 and President of the European energy association Eurelectric since June.

The reform of the European electricity market is in danger of failing due to the industrial policy interests of France and Germany, warns the Eurelectric President and Eon CEO. In an interview with Manuel Berkel, Leonhard Birnbaum talks about industrial electricity prices, capacity mechanisms and a lack of priorities in EU policy.

Mr. Birnbaum, does the future of European industry depend solely on low energy prices?

Leonhard Birnbaum: ‘I hope France and Germany will find a way’

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