The EU faces fierce competition to be a global leader in the cleantech industries of the future. Our climate, competitiveness, jobs and economic wellbeing are at stake.
The Green Deal is Europe’s roadmap to deliver for the climate and future security and prosperity. Yet, as another global crisis highlights the danger of Europe’s dependence on imported oil, the Green Deal is under attack within Europe.
Critics say Europe cannot compete with China on cleantech, but Europe is performing better than we realise and if we accelerate the transition now we can catch China in the near future.
Transport remains Europe’s biggest climate problem. In 2025 transport emissions in the EU flatlined, with emissions from cars plateauing and increased emissions from aviation undermining a drop in shipping emissions.
