Renewables: The great uncertainty of the EU energy strategy
For more than two decades, the development of renewable energy sources (RES) has been an important aim of EU energy policy. It accelerated with the adoption of a 1997 White Paper and […]
Egmont papers
Publications
The (non)sense of eurozone level democracy
Many advocate increasing the legitimacy of the eurozone, yet practical measures remain scarce. This Egmont paper discusses one of the few concrete proposals: the creation of eurozone level democracy.
Industrial policy in the EU: A guide to an elusive concept
‘Industrial policy’ is a concept which is championed by some and vilified by others in the EU. But lacking a clear definition, industrial policy is so elusive that it prevents a […]
The EU regime on biofuels in transport: Still in search of sustainability
Like other regions of the world, the EU is developing biofuels in the transport sector to reduce oil consumption and mitigate climate change. To promote them, it has adopted favourable […]
Game of zones. The quest for influence in Europe’s neighbourhood
Russia’s annexation of the Crimea and subsequent meddling in Ukraine does not constitute a game-changer. It is just a reminder that at least since the war with Georgia in 2008 […]
Energy efficiency: the ever neglected priority of the European energy strategy
Since 2000, energy efficiency has been a major objective of the European Union. However, in spite of many speeches, reports and action programmes, the result remains disappointing (including in the famous 20/20/20 […]