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13.03.2026
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FREE Ireland event press release
On 4 March, the FREE Initiative hosted the third high-level policy breakfast on rural energy, focused on Ireland, and titled “Local energy: Europe’s competitive edge”.
The debate brought together diverse stakeholders to discuss how different energy solutions can strengthen rural businesses’ competitiveness while advancing the energy transition in Ireland and Europe.
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01.07.2025
Press Release
Powering Energy Resilience in Rural Areas
On 1 July, the FREE Initiative had the pleasure of hosting its second event as part of the Rural Areas Dialogue series, titled “Powering Energy Resilience in Rural Areas.”
The debate brought together diverse stakeholders to address the urgent energy challenges facing rural communities and to explore sustainable, inclusive solutions.
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26.03.2025
Press Release
Flexible, affordable, secure, Rural Energy Needs for the New European Mandate
“Flexible, affordable, secure, Rural Energy Needs for the New European Mandate” was the theme of the FREE Initiative relaunch event organized on March 26th.
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