A Just Transition Fund - How the EU budget can best assist in the necessary transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy
Study
15-04-2020
On 14 January 2020, the European Commission published its proposal for a Just Transition Mechanism, intended to provide support to territories facing serious socioeconomic challenges related to the transition towards climate neutrality. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of how the EU can best ensure a ‘just transition’ in all its territories and for all its citizens with the tools at its disposal. It provides an overview and a critical assessment of the Commission's proposal, and suggests possible amendments based on best practices from other just-transition initiatives.
Study
External author
Bruegel Ms Aliénor CAMERON; Dr Grégory CLAEYS; Ms Catarina MIDŐES; Dr Simone TAGLIAPIETRA
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Policy area
Keyword
- climate change
- climate change policy
- deterioration of the environment
- documentation
- EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
- ENERGY
- energy policy
- ENVIRONMENT
- environmental policy
- EP Committee
- EU energy policy
- EU finance
- EU institutions and European civil service
- EUROPEAN UNION
- European Union law
- fossil fuel
- fund (EU)
- green economy
- proposal (EU)
- renewable energy
- research report
- soft energy