Energy

With the fight against climate change becoming more urgent than ever, nuclear energy is making a comeback in the discussions around the energy transition. The recent energy price crisis driven by fossil fuels and natural gas (sometimes also considered a necessary transition fuel) is also providing additional arguments in favour of nuclear. Although nuclear provides …

Nuclear power generation and the urgency of fighting climate change Read More »

Under the pressure of climate change and the urgency to act, the European Union has recently adopted the European Climate Law which enshrines into binding legislation the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 as well as an intermediate target of a 55% cut in emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Having increased the EU’s …

Fit-for-55, en route to Fit-for-100 Read More »

Introducing the first in a series of Spotlight articles on the Brussels Effect, we provide an initial overview of the key drivers and the impact emerging policies will have in Europe and beyond. As the world seeks to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and tries to define a balance with the urgent …

The EU’s move to become a regulatory powerhouse will impact business around the world. Read More »

Europe is responsible for around 3% of the world’s lithium-ion battery production, and was a net importer in 2020. However, FTI Consulting estimates Europe is poised to increase its output tenfold over the next five years, and will have a surplus by 2023. We share perspectives on how this potential overcapacity, and other risks, could …

Energy Transition | European Battery Manufacturing: Charging Ahead Read More »

The recently adopted target to achieve a 55% Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction by 2030 is the most ambitious goal of the European Union so far when it comes to combatting climate change, and, combined with the 2050 carbon neutrality target, will require significant action and effort across all sectors of the European economy. Yet these …

Take it away! Net-zero targets and the role of carbon removal Read More »

Electric scooters have quickly become an urban mobility phenomenon on Europe’s streets. As a recent convert (as long as the weather in Belgium allows), I can see the real benefits: getting started easily by unlocking a scooter with a smartphone, they are not expensive, and they are available in more than 100 cities. Their popularity …

E-Scooters: European Regulators Try to Address Insurance Uncertainty Read More »

The European Union’s focus on the Circular Economy is stepping up a gear, matching the political rhetoric and the continued electoral success of the continent’s Green parties. At the same time, the regulatory and legislative focus is also set to expand to encircle new sectors and new areas of the economy. This will present a …

Europe’s Circular Economy: A green light for the next chapter? Read More »

Energy, transport and industrials covers a very broad range of debates that are all interconnected, some more, some to a lesser extent. The next five years will see the implementation of some of the flagship policies from the last Commission – think plastics and car standards – as well as new big projects: open data …

Energy, Transport and Industrials Ones to Watch: Trends on the EU Agenda Read More »

Automated vehicles will be one of the big issues the EU will be addressing further, once the new Commission takes office in November. For industry, the time to position itself is now. The shaping of both national and international legislation has started.  Getting involved sooner rather than later will give companies a head-start over their …

The Race is on for Autonomous Vehicles Read More »

Europe continues to lead the world on sustainability issues and implementation of a circular economy.