E.ON Power Plant Roundtable

What is the purpose of the E.On Power Plant Roundtable?

The round table - unique in the country - is invitation-only dialogue forum, initiated by Uniper Hungary Kft (E.ON Erőművek Kft.) in 2007, when they built a power plant in Gönyű. The company's experience has shown that it is much easier to deal with possible public opposition and misunderstandings through open communication and dialogue.

How does it work?

Initially, the forum was only planned for the duration of the investment, but it was so successful and the feedback from participants was so positive that the company decided to continue the forum. As a result, it has been a successful forum for 10 years now, where all parties have a voice, a space to speak, questions and answers.

The aim of the Round Table is to establish and maintain a long-term, regular dialogue on the Gönyű power plant between representatives of the local community and the plant operator. This is an exemplary process, where the voice of the local community counts on an important issue that affects them.

What do we do during the roundtables?

We convene and facilitate regular public forums and roundtables, where representatives of the public and the company operating the power plant can exchange information on current events and issues around the plant.

What are the results?

Local residents have regular access to information about the plant and its operation, and the plant's management can answer questions and concerns from the public, organisations and institutions. All of this leads to building and maintaining mutual trust.

The work of the Roundtable is organised and managed by Partners Hungary as an independent party, which is important because. an external, impartial facilitator with expertise in conflict resolution provides a credible framework for partner communication.

More information about the programme:

István Herbai
histvan@partnershungary.hu

János Wagner
wagner@partnershungary.hu