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Linda Kalcher

@lindakalcher.bsky.social
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Working on industry, energy, climate and diplomacy at European and international level. #CleanIndustrialDeal - views my own German in Brussels, Executive Director -> www.strategicperspectives.eu

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Preview 2026: Industry transition, clean investments key as EU shapes post-2030 climate policy – think tank "The importance of 2027 as a “super-election year” in the EU should not be understated," says @lindakalcher.bsky.social www.cleanenergywire.org/news/preview... photo: EU
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 21/11/2025
We did it! €15.5 billion committed to scaling up renewable energy across Africa. Including €15.1 billion from Team Europe. Africa’s clean-energy future is taking off. Europe, as your trusted friend and partner, will stand with you every step of the way. link.europa.eu/KJKMQ3
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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 21/11/2025
Under no circumstances are we going to accept this text. Nothing that is remotely close to what is now on the table. Yes, we do have a few more hours left. You can count on us to do our absolute utmost to deliver #COP30 See my remarks this morning 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/11/2025
⚠️ EU Ministers agree on 2040 climate target EU environment ministers reached an agreement today on the 2040 climate target, setting the direction for Europe’s path toward a net 90% reduction in emissions. More in our press release 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/eu-ministers...
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The finish line is in sight on the 2040 #climate target! Tomorrow, environment ministers are set to agree on the 2040 target and the #NDC but key political and technical elements are still at play. Read more about them in my latest blog with @neilmakaroff.bsky.social : lnkd.in/eB2MBzmC
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Great news from 🇪🇺 as climate finance numbers are up: In 2024, EU contributed €31.7 billion from public sources and mobilised an additional €11 billion in private finance for developing countries in combating climate change and adapting to its impacts. Source: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/infograph...
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Europe's contribution to climate finance (in €bn)
How does the EU contribute to fighting climate change globally? The EU and its countries are the biggest providers of climate finance in the world.
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Bruegel @bruegel.org · 27/10/2025
🌎 Preparing for COP30: issues at stake, metrics of success, and Europe’s role 📅 4 November 13:00-14:00 CET Join us for this event! w/ @tagliapietra.bsky.social, @lindakalcher.bsky.social, @fredroder.bsky.social, Jacob Werksman & Paulo Henrique Ribeiro Zerbinati 🔗Sign up: buff.ly/bAgeaSs
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
My quick takes on #EUCO last night below. Bottom line: there is actually a lot of good stuff in there that was kept out of the headlines. Now the final sprint until 4 November and we might *finally* have a 2040 climate target and NDC ready for #COP30 www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
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#EUCO done: what happened and what next on climate? | Linda Kalcher
Leaders had a substantial debate and adopted conclusions on #competitiveness and guidance how to achieve the 2040 #climate target. Admittedly, we’ve all be anxious on what could have happened.  Th...
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Leaders crossed a major hurdle at #EUCO by adopting conclusions that confirm the 2040 #climate target contributes to competitiveness and prosperity. President Costa managed to rein in populist attempts to weaken existing climate laws or to derail the conversation entirely.
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Meaningful progress on ending #gas import dependence on Russia! Let’s ensure it won’t log us in expensive LNG imports from other countries. Decarbonising the power mix and #electrification are the way forward for energy security!
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 20/10/2025
EU leaders meet this week to debate competitiveness and the 2040 climate target. In their latest blog, @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social look at what’s on the EUCO menu, and what it means for industrial growth and energy security👇 strategicperspectives.eu/the-recipe-o...
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The recipe of a political package on 2040 | Strategic Perspectives
As EU leaders debate a 2040 climate target, the focus shifts to securing economic and social conditions for a 90% reduction.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 14/10/2025
The EU’s new global vision on energy and climate diplomacy offers a chance to redefine its global role, linking competitiveness, resilience and partnerships that deliver real outcomes. Read the analysis by Anne-Sophie Cerisola and @lindakalcher.bsky.social. strategicperspectives.eu/expectations...
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Expectations for the EU’s new global vision | Strategic Perspectives
Explore five key expectations for the EU’s new global vision ahead of COP30, from energy diplomacy and supply resilience to TeamEurope partnerships and coordinated Commission action.
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The #EUCO debate on 2040 will be the first major test for Chancellor Merz’s ambitions as EU leader. He was decisive to allow for leaders to provide "guidance". Now it's up to him and Macron to ensure that ministers can adopt the target afterwards. My piece in @table.media table.media/en/europe/op...
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First major test for Chancellor Merz's claim to European leadership
Sie können besser entscheiden, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Mit dem Informationsvorsprung zum Wettbewerbsvorteil.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 26/09/2025
At next week’s Competitiveness Council, ministers can send a clear signal that competitiveness and climate neutrality go hand in hand if the right tools are in place. More in the latest blog by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social and @tristan-beucler.bsky.social 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/competitiven...
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Competitiveness Council: key debate on 2040 industrial conditions | Strategic Perspectives
Ministers have the opportunity to discuss what industrial policies and incentives are necessary to scale up strategic industries.
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Neil Makaroff @neilmakaroff.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
This speech is a wake-up call for Europe. #Trump claims to "love Europe" yet attacks the transition. What he really loves is to sell his oil and gas to Europeans. It's as simple as that. Our decarbonisation efforts are working against his fossil fuel agenda. #UNGA www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
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Trump attacks UN, Europe and climate change in fiery UN return
The United States president slammed the West over migration and called climate change a 'con job' in his first United Nations speech since 2018.
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Thursday's Extraordinary Environment Council was significant, but not for its outcome. Neither the #NDC nor the 2040 #climate target got adopted. It got me thinking of the rough road ahead. Bottom line: EU still risks going empty handed to #COP30. www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
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EU 2040 climate target: where are we at? | Linda Kalcher
Morning read for your second ☕ Yesterday's Extraordinary #Environment Council was significant, but not for its outcome: ➡️ the statement of intent was negotiated as hard as if it was the NDC (given...
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Here is the statement of intent that EU Environment ministers have adopted as they were not able to agree the 2040 climate target today. The EU missing the second UN deadline for the NDCs is embarrassing. The statement is a hard-fought consolation prize. 🧵 data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 18/09/2025
The EU will not submit its NDC ahead of the deadline next week. "The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social. Full quote 👇
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Denmark now seriously risking to double-ruining my evening.... Extraordinary Environment Council still ongoing and Copenhagen ahead against Leverkusen. Sigh
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 18/09/2025
Macron has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall the discussions on the EU's 2040 target. "France is now putting itself in a dangerous position and running the risk of not reaching an ambitious agreement," commented our Director @neilmakaroff.bsky.social. More 👇 www.politico.eu/article/emma...
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How Macron joined the climate bad guys club
The French president has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall discussions ahead of the COP30 climate conference in November.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 18/09/2025
The EU is set to miss the second NDC submission deadline next week. Failure to have 2035 and 2040 targets ready before COP30 could weaken other countries' ambition, as they could use the EU as an excuse for their own inaction, said @lindakalcher.bsky.social. More 👇 www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Ember @ember-energy.org · 17/09/2025
Fossil fuels waste 2/3 of their energy — 380 EJ lost as heat, worth $5T every year. Electrotech flips the script: 1️⃣ 3x more efficient than fossil fuels 2️⃣ Taps the sun directly, with 100x more potential Full slidedeck 👉 ember-energy.org/latest-insights/th…
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Prof #Draghi follows with a series of stark warnings: - Europe’s dependencies theaten us, - without growth, difficult to support ageing society or address #climate change. One year on, it got worse: - US tougher on trade, - China became a stronger competitor, trade surplus up 20% in last year.
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
And we’re off: one year after the #Draghi report. Let’s hear what presumably has happened, and more importantly: what the Commission is really planning to boost #competitiveness of European industry in the race to the top on clean tech with #China. Lots of work still to be done.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 15/09/2025
We are happy to announce that Norbert Gorißen has joined Strategic Perspectives as a Senior Fellow. With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team. Join us in welcoming him!
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Von der Leyen's #SOTEU started more honest and sober than usual on acknowledging worries of citizens and that "dependencies are getting ruthlessly weaponised". The part on #competitiveness was pretty weak but emblematic: much talk on urgency to support companies, little action to address this...
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 10/09/2025
"Von der Leyen talks about the need to lower energy prices for competitiveness, but her actions could easily provoke the opposite,” commented our Executive Director, @lindakalcher.bsky.social. The lack of reference to any electrification is not a good signal.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
By 2040, half of #EU #energy can be electrified, cutting fossil imports and boosting competitiveness. The Informal Energy Council meeting offers a chance to put clean #electrification at the heart of Europe’s energy future. @strategiceu.bsky.social 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/energy-counc...
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Energy Council: time to advance Clean Electrification in the EU | Strategic Perspectives
EU Energy Ministers face a decision: reinforce dependence on imported fossil fuels or build an economy electrification and clean energy.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 03/09/2025
By 2040, half of EU energy can be electrified, cutting fossil imports and boosting competitiveness. The Informal Energy Council meeting is a chance to put clean electrification at the heart of Europe’s energy future. Analysis by @aymerickouam.bsky.social 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/energy-counc...
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Energy Council: time to advance Clean Electrification in the EU | Strategic Perspectives
EU Energy Ministers face a decision: reinforce dependence on imported fossil fuels or build an economy electrification and clean energy.
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Adrian Hiel @adrianhiel.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Electrification liberates us from dependence on countries who would do us harm. It is investments in European tech, European jobs, better health, lower prices and so, so much more.
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
You struggle with „la rentrée“ and wonder what the 2040 #climate goal debate was all about? No worries, we got you covered! ⬇️ (And now back to denial and all these unread emails/messages)
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
It's encouraging to see that the EU and China published a joint statement in this volatile geopolitical context. It provides reassurance that both major economies stay committed to addressing climate change under the Paris Agreement after Trump’s withdrawal. 🧵 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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Joint EU-China press statement on climate
Joint EU-China statement on climate at the occasion of the EU-China summit in Beijing of 24 July 2025.
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
It's encouraging to see that the Commission keeps the 35% climate mainstreaming in the new #MFF. However, it's a wasted opportunity not to strictly exclude funding for #fossilfuel from the budget yet. Commissioner Hoekstra has a clear mandate in his mission letter on this. My full take here ⬇️
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 15/07/2025
With Denmark at the helm of the EU Council, our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social spoke about how the country can lead towards an agreement on a new climate target for the EU. Read the full interview with @information.dk 👇 www.information.dk/moti/2025/07...
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Sådan får Danmark succes med at sætte nyt klimamål for EU: Undgå at tale for meget om klima
Klima er blevet et fyord i EU, siger direktøren for den europæiske klimatænketank Strategic Perspectives, Linda Kalcher. Hun mener dog, at Danmarks klimaminister har gode forudsætninger for at lykkes,...
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 03/07/2025
NEW – Q&A: European Commission’s proposal to cut EU emissions 90% by 2040 | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org w/ comment from @lindakalcher.bsky.social @mforte.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/HG72yBk
Total net greenhouse gas emissions in the EU from 1990 to 2025, with projects and targets out to 2050 in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e). Source: Eurostat.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 02/07/2025
“Adding international credits to the EU is a risky novelty," commented our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social. Read our full reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/wp-content/u...
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Neil Makaroff @neilmakaroff.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Finally! The debate can start on the conditions for reaching a 90% climate target. A deal needs to combine industrial policy, investment and the target to bring all countries on board, including France. Our reaction with @lindakalcher.bsky.social strategicperspectives.eu/crunch-time-...
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
You know me, am a *little* passionate about the 2040 #climate target, EU's #NDC and the socio-economic benefits it can bring. After all, it's been defining @neilmakaroff.bsky.social and my work for the last 2 years. So instead of the 🧵, you get a whole article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/crunch...
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Crunchtime on EU 2040 climate target
The 2040 climate law proposal is finally out. A few reflections on politics, benefits, leaders concerns and the challenges ahead to agree the 2040 target and derive a 2035 milestone from it by Septemb...
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
The 2040 #climate law proposal is finally out! It's the smart economic and security choice in turbulent geopolitical times,as confirmed by @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu. What a journey so far and "crunch time" only starts now to get agreement on 18 September. climate.ec.europa.eu/document/dow...
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
In an era where multilateralism is under pressure, the EU must redefine its global role. The next 5 years are critical for Europe to step up on #climate, diplomacy, and economic cooperation. Short 🧵on what our new @strategiceu.bsky.social report recommends. ⬇️ strategicperspectives.eu/10-recommend...
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 30/06/2025
🇩🇰 Denmark takes up the Presidency of the Council of the EU at a time of geopolitical tensions, energy uncertainties, and major challenges for European industry. Read our latest analysis of the challenges and opportunities awaiting the @eu2025dk.bsky.social👇 strategicperspectives.eu/danishpresid...
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Denmark to guide the EU as a bridge builder | Strategic Perspectives
Denmark takes up the EU Council Presidency at a time of geopolitical tensions, energy uncertainties, and major challenges for industry.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 30/06/2025
What is the EU's role in preserving multilateralism and advancing mutually beneficial partnerships? Join our high-level event tomorrow to discuss the topic and learn key findings of our latest report on economic foreign policy. Register below 👇 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
pray for climate action instead, Gov.
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Neil Makaroff @neilmakaroff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
France has all the assets to turn the EU 2040 climate target into a reindustrialisation plan. The attempt to ditch it in #EUCO is a bad signal sent to industries and investors, and could be a strategic mistake for the French economy and energy security. Paris imported €80bn of fossil fuels in 2024.
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
@neilmakaroff.bsky.social and I might have advocated for the 2040 target to be discussed at EUCO. Just not this way. A debate on how the target boosts competitiveness, investments, innovation, affordability and enabling policies to reach is required. Not to ditch 2040. pro.politico.eu/news/200907
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 19/06/2025
Today, our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social joined the #GreenTransitionForum in Sofia. In a panel moderated by our Senior Fellow @julianpopov.bsky.social, she discussed the challenges and opportunities of industrial decarbonisation and the rise of cleantech.
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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
EU should deepen climate cooperation with China amid waning US engagement – German official As US leaves process, "EU & China are the two major economies from which the decisive drive must come" - state sec @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-shou... #COP30
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Simon Granberg @simongranberg.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🚨 UN chief @AntonioGuterres at #UNOC on mining the deep: “The deep sea cannot become the #WildWest.” Time to trade the gold rush for science, governance & protection. #StopDSM #DefendTheDeep #UNOC2025 #UNOC3
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/06/2025
The EU may not be able to beat China on price, but it certainly can on sustainability. An EU battery is 32% more expensive than one made in China, but it's also 37% less carbon-intensive. Read how the EU can turn this into a competitive advantage. 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/lead-markets/
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 03/06/2025
The EU gas import bill has increased over the last three years, peaking at €233 billion in 2022. Phasing out fossil fuels could help save up to €130 billion per year by 2030. Explore key data on the EU's gas imports in our #EUGasInsight👇 🔗 strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...
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