Strategic Perspectives

Our new report 'Forging Economic Security and Cohesion in the EU’ is out. It is a plan to reindustrialise Europe and strengthen its energy security. Ahead of next week’s Special European Council on the EU’s 2024-2029 priorities, it highlights the socio-economic benefits of a European Industrial Strategy that delivers a net 90% climate target as the next phase of the Green Deal. Main findings of the report based on data provided by Cambridge Econometrics highlight that a European Industrial Strategy has the potential to: - Reindustrialise Europe, creating 2 million jobs in net-zero industries by 2040, and already 1.6 million by 2035. - Make energy more affordable for companies and citizens by 2035, cutting energy bills for households by two-thirds and reducing electricity prices by 12%. - Strengthen EU's economic security, saving €856 billion in gas, oil and coal imports between 2025 and 2040 and €133 billion in technologies and material imports.  - Invest additional €668 billion over the next 15 years in a European Industrial Strategy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ea5wMFVM

As the European Union sets its priorities for the next five years, it faces critical challenges, including competition from China and the United States, energy security concerns and high energy costs.To remain competitive, Europe needs a comprehensive industrial strategy that fosters economic security and decarbonisation. Germany, as Europe's industrial powerhouse, is pivotal in defining this new European Industrial Strategy. German companies expect predictability, a stable investment environment and a stronger EU single market in order to thrive. A fragmented market would stifle innovation, increase costs and reduce competitiveness, a risk neither Germany nor the EU can afford. Read more from our Executive Director Linda Kalcher and Director Neil Makaroff on why Germany benefits from a European Industrial Strategy in Table.Briefings: https://lnkd.in/eBzpZ5VU

"Make Europe great again" The Hungarian Presidency takes over today. What impact can Budapest have on the EU politics in times of agenda setting? And what influence on the EU international agenda? ➡ Check it out in our analysis on the Hungarian Presidency in times of new priorities for the EU: #strategicEU Sara Benedetti Michelangeli Aymeric KOUAM Neil Makaroff Linda Kalcher

Exploring the Future of #energy: our Secretary General Kristian Ruby joined a panel of top speakers at the Green Transition Forum 4.0 in Sofia to discuss: - The outcome of the EU elections - The changes in the #electricity market - A key priority for the incoming Hungarian Presidency: the role for energy in an EU Competitiveness deal #HU24EU The event underscored the importance of a cohesive strategy and robust communication with citizens to manage the #energytransition effectively. Thanks to Green Transition for the invitation and to all panellists for the insightful discussion! Veselin Todorov | Solar Academy Bulgaria | Iva Petrova | Bozidar Dedus | Franck Neel | Linda Kalcher | Strategic Perspectives | Ivan-Asen H. Ivanov

📢 Our Executive Director Linda Kalcher has been recognised as one of the 100 key minds of the international climate scene by Europe.Table. w/ Lukas Bayer

Our Executive Director Linda Kalcher's take on the next phase of the EU's #GreenDeal and priorities for the next European Commission. #StrategicEU Via Corporate Knights by Adrian Hiel. ⬇️

📢 #PressRelease Informal #EUCO 1️⃣ EU leaders convene post-elections to discuss top jobs & the 2024-2029 Strategic Agenda. Read here ➡️ http://bit.ly/45toRmf #StrategicEU 2️⃣ At the same time, #ENVI council to discuss the #EU2040 target of 90% reductions. As our report states: with a strong Industrial Strategy, the EU can lead the global net-zero race ➡️ bit.ly/3JdDeka Linda Kalcher, Neil Makaroff, Sara Benedetti Michelangeli, Aymeric KOUAM T.

📢 Weekend Read! Our Executive Director Linda Kalcher and International Relations Analyst Sara Benedetti Michelangeli share the outcomes of what happened at the #G7Italy. Link here: https://lnkd.in/dWckxQCT ❔Triggered? Read also their analysis on the International priorities for the EU Commission for 2024-2029. #StrategicEU

📢 As #G7 Summit kicks off in Italy, here are our key expectations: 1️⃣Accelerate the phase-out of #fossilfuels 2️⃣Outline fossil fuel demand reduction by 2035 in new climate plans 3️⃣Stop financing/subsidizing fossil fuels 4️⃣Show leadership on #climate finance ahead of #COP29 💡 The G7 can show leadership by setting out plans to end coal, oil, and gas use. Our gas tool shows the EU has a large overcapacity of gas if it reduces emissions by 90% by 2040. Investments better go into EU than fossil imports. #strategicEU ➡️Our tool shows that the EU can save €850bn in #fossilfuels imports by 2040 by transitioning to renewable energy. The money is better spent on lowering energy bills and boosting competitiveness of industries. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dFzuuUQ4 w/ Aymeric KOUAM T. Linda Kalcher Neil Makaroff Sara Benedetti Michelangeli

📢 Europe's dependency on gas imports is a significant economic and geopolitical risk. Our tool shows that the EU will face oversupply from 2027 as the decarbonisation accelerates. The net-zero transition is a security asset. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dFzuuUQ4 The EU can save €850 billion in gas, oil, and coal imports between 2025 and 2040 by decarbonising its economy. Our gas tool provides insights into how electrification and energy efficiency can drastically reduce fossil fuel dependency and become a pillar of the EU economic security. From households to industries, reducing gas consumption is crucial. Our EU Gas Insight offers a clear overview for phasing out gas in buildings and industrial processes, contributing to lower energy bills and increased competitiveness.