Europe is striving to progress its Green Deal, but it is facing significant headwinds. Lacklustre economic growth, high energy prices, excessive regulation and declining industrial competitiveness have thrown its energy transition, affordability and security into sharp focus. Balancing short-term economic growth and stability with long-term sustainability presents a complex puzzle for policymakers and Europe is struggling to find the right balance.
President Trump’s trade policies, the EU-US trade deal and
