The international climate conferences in 2022 revealed the divisions between countries on climate goals – and the need for global solidarity in climate negotiations
Russia’s war in Ukraine has exposed the link between energy and security policy. Renewable energies can help Germany gain energy sovereignty – and protect itself from security threats
The EU and its member states have taken unprecedented steps to reduce their dependence on Russian energy resources. ECFR’s new EU Energy Deals Tracker documents Europeans’ agreements with new suppliers – and highlights four key lessons for policymakers
Germany’s new energy partnership with Canada faces a range of technical and political challenges. But sticking with it could bring major benefits for both sides.
Western Balkans states need to join the EU’s energy transition. They can do so in several ways.
The EU can protect its energy security in the long term by transforming its approach to green diplomacy
Initiatives to improve energy efficiency can reduce the EU’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. They can also help increase the union’s influence in the global south.
The EU should do far more to reduce its dependence on imports of energy and critical raw materials. This would help the union preserve its independence in an increasingly dangerous world.
The EU’s efforts to address climate change should place more emphasis on bilateral alliances and partnerships. But these efforts will only be credible if they are firmly rooted in domestic policies.
The EU’s diplomacy on the European Green Deal will face real tests in the months and years to come. To meet the challenge, the union should focus on trade, climate finance, multilateralism, and domestic implementation of the deal.