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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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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 04/11/2025

Today, EU environment ministers are expected to agree on the 2040 climate target. Why does this decision matter, and how can a strong emissions reduction goal benefit Europe’s economy, industry, and citizens? Our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social explains what’s at stake👇

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 23/10/2025

Tonight, the European Council adopted conclusions on how to support the achievement of the EU’s intermediate climate target for 2040. Read the full reactions by @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social in our press release 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/eu-leaders-p...

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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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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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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 12/09/2025

Europe’s car industry gains from strong CO₂ standards. European preference in lead markets can support investment in EVs, protect jobs across the continent, and keep market share in Europe instead of shifting it to China.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 10/09/2025

On industry, President von der Leyen gave an honest assessment of Europe’s geopolitical and industrial challenges, says our Director, @neilmakaroff.bsky.social. However, that might not be enough.

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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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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 10/09/2025

Ursula von der Leyen delivered her first #SOTEU address of her second term. Europe’s independence, security, and competitiveness were key priorities of the speech. But the question remains how the proposals communicated today will be implemented in the following months. More 👇

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/09/2025

The 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 is key for Europe’s international credibility and industrial revival. The benefits are clear: 🔹€91b annually saved on imports 🔹2 million new jobs in net-zero industries 🔹stronger global standing.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 04/09/2025

Households and businesses want lower energy prices. The 90% climate target for 2040 can help achieve that. Energy bills could drop by two-thirds by 2035, increasing social cohesion and competitiveness for Europe. More by @aymerickouam.bsky.social 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/energy-counc...

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 02/09/2025

Electrification and the 90% emissions reduction target go hand in hand: by 2040, half of the EU economy can run on electricity. This means cheaper energy, fewer imports, and more competitiveness.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 01/09/2025

The 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 can help secure Europe’s future: 🔹 €856B saved on fossil fuel imports 🔹 Energy bills cut by 2/3 for homes and businesses 🔹 2M new jobs in industries 🔹 €91B annually saved just by reducing cleantech imports The time to act is now.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 25/08/2025

🇫🇷🇩🇪 Merz and Macron meet in Toulon this week as Europe debates its 2040 target. The summit is a chance to align on energy security, competitiveness, and industry - decisions that could shape Europe’s net-zero pathway and reindustrialisation. Comment by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 16/07/2025

The European Commission just released the next multiannual EU budget proposal. With €410 billion geared towards the Competitiveness Fund, the EU signals that it is ready to advance in the net-zero industrial race. Reactions from @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 02/07/2025

“The 90% climate target is a first step for the EU economy to regain a competitive edge," said our Director @neilmakaroff.bsky.social on the enabling conditions for a 90% climate target. Read our reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/wp-content/u...

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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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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 02/07/2025

Crunch time on 2040 starts now! The European Commission has proposed a net 90% climate target for 2040, confirming its commitment to climate neutrality by 2050. Read @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social's reactions: 🔗 strategicperspectives.eu/wp-content/u...

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 01/07/2025

With multilateralism under strain, it’s time for an impactful EU diplomacy strategy. Our 10 key recommendations for a modern economic foreign policy can inform debates at #COP30, the next #MFF, and the Commission’s upcoming publication on energy and climate diplomacy.

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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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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 25/06/2025

Which countries are supporting their industries? Our map shows widespread use of local content policies globally, while the EU risks falling behind. Read the new analysis on the case for European preference in strategic sectors 👇 🔗 strategicperspectives.eu/the-case-for...

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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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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 17/06/2025

"This is a decisive moment for the EU to prioritise clean, domestic energy over substituting one external supplier for another. Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 17/06/2025

Commissioner Jørgensen just announced a legislative proposal to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027. “For 25 Member States, the message is clear: decarbonisation is the path, and cutting dependence on Russia is irreversible,” said @neilmakaroff.bsky.social. More below 👇

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 10/06/2025

Have you checked out our #EUGasInsight tool yet? Explore key data on the EU's gas imports, LNG reliance, and opportunities for electrification and renewables and see how Europe can move towards more energy security. Access it here: strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insight/

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 06/06/2025

The growing reliance on LNG exposes the EU to high and volatile gas market prices, threatening its energy and economic security. Our #EUGasInsight explores how the EU can cut dependence and accelerate its net-zero transition. Explore the tool👇 strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...

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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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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 02/06/2025

China’s dominance in battery production threatens fair market conditions for the EU automotive industry's competitiveness. Levelling the playing field of the EV and battery industries is strategic for the European economy. Read why in our report 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/lead-markets/

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/05/2025

The more Europe invests in energy security, the more independent it can be from any unreliable partners, says @lindakalcher.bsky.social, Executive Director at Strategic Perspectives.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/05/2025

The rules of the game should be set by the best in class, says Shruti Shukla, the @nrdc.org Senior Advocate for International Energy, when asked about the outlook of the EU's energy investments in the U.S.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/05/2025

It is time for the EU to work on the new dimensions of energy security, says @forumenergii.bsky.social President, @jmpandera.bsky.social.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/05/2025

Energy analyst @aymerickouam.bsky.social, presenting the findings of the new # Eugasinsight, says it is possible to phase out Russian gas by 2027 without increasing dependency on U.S. LNG. Explore the data from the tool: strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/05/2025

🔴 We're live! Ahead of tomorrow's publication of the #REPowerEU Roadmap to phase out Russian gas, we're hosting a webinar to try to answer one main question: How can the EU cut Russian gas supplies without increasing dependence on LNG imports? Stay tuned for key insights 👇

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/05/2025

As the #netzero transition accelerates, the EU will have an LNG surplus by 2027, allowing the total phase-out of Russian gas imports without becoming overdependent on US LNG imports. Explore this data in our new #EUGasInsight 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 30/04/2025

The volume of #LNG from Russia increased from 17.9 bcm to 21.1 bcm between 2023 and 2024. The #REPowerEU Roadmap to be published on 6 May by the European Commission becomes a security imperative for the EU. Explore the data here: strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insight

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 29/04/2025

The growing reliance on LNG exposes the EU to global gas markets with high and volatile prices, threatening energy and economic security. Our #EUGasInsight explores how the EU can cut dependence and accelerate its net-zero transition. Explore the tool: strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 28/04/2025

Can Europe cut gas dependence from Russia and the US? Today, we launch an updated #EUGasInsight to help answer this question. It shows that the EU could effectively phase out Russian gas imports in 2027 without becoming overdependent on US LNG. Stay tuned!

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 02/04/2025

Maintaining a European industrial base for wind turbines is key for the EU’s energy security. Our report explains how the EU can support its manufacturers in developing a more resilient value chain. Read more 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/lead-markets/

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 02/04/2025

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 02/04/2025

Steel is a key material for EU energy, automotive, construction, and defence sectors. Strengthening the industry is a strategic priority. Designing lead markets for green steel can rebuild a strong business case for EU steel. Check how in our new report 👇 🔗 strategicperspectives.eu/lead-markets/

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 01/04/2025

How can the EU support net-zero industries made in Europe? Our new report, coming out tomorrow, explains how lead markets can secure EU jobs, boost investment, and support the manufacturing of clean technologies. Stay tuned!

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 26/02/2025

“The Clean Industrial Deal is not just a ‘Made-in-Europe’ strategy; it paves the way for mutually beneficial partnerships" says @sarabenemiche.bsky.social. Through Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships(CTIPs), the EU can enhance competitiveness and boost cooperation amid geopolitical uncertainty.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 26/02/2025

Access to affordable energy is key to Europe's industrial competitiveness, says @aymerickouam.bsky.social. The Clean Industrial Deal, backed by the Affordable Energy Action Plan, should reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, lower energy prices, and enhance energy security.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 26/02/2025

The EU's Clean Industrial Deal signals the urgency of restoring industrial competitiveness against China and the US. Focusing on sustainable criteria and European preference can drive long-term investments, helping Europe lead the race to net-zero, says @tristan-beucler.bsky.social.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 26/02/2025

Boosting industry decarbonisation with €100B could be a clear step in the right direction, says @lindakalcher.bsky.social. However, investing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) abroad fuels dependencies and risks to be a strategic mistake while EU citizens and businesses struggle.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 26/02/2025

"Net-zero industries are as crucial for EU's future as defence," says @neilmakaroff.bsky.social. The #CleanIndustrialDeal prioritises Made-in-Europe technologies and decarbonisation to tackle geopolitical challenges and strengthen economic security, a bold step for net-zero manufacturing in Europe.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 26/02/2025

The @ec.europa.eu published the Clean Industrial Deal, outlining its strategy to enhance competitiveness, tackle global challenges, and strengthen energy security. Could this be the first step in restoring the industry’s business case? A thread 🧵

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 24/02/2025

In 2024, the EU spent more on Russian fossil fuels than on financial aid to Ukraine, according to new research by @creacleanair.bsky.social. Despite commitments to phase out Russian gas by 2027, dependency on imports still threatens EU energy security.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 24/02/2025

"The question isn't whether Germany will decarbonise, but how fast," says @lindakalcher.bsky.social. Read her blog on the main challenges and key strategic opportunities facing the new German government 👇 🔗 strategicperspectives.eu/new-german-g...

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