International Energy Policy Forum 2025

5 February 2025 | Brussels & Online

Building Europe's Green Economy

How can the energy transition drive growth and cohesion?

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How will Europe's Clean Industrial Deal drive sustainable growth?

Energy has been a foundation of European integration since the 1957 Treaty of Rome. Today, Europe’s decarbonisation agenda, particularly through the Green Deal, is reshaping this role into a strategy for sustainable growth.

The Ukraine crisis has intensified focus on energy security and strategic autonomy, highlighting the EU’s need for resilience. The recent Draghi and Letta reports, together with mission letters issued by the president of the European Commission, acknowledge that decarbonisation, competitiveness and strategic autonomy are deeply interlinked, putting the energy transition at the very core of the European project again.

But in a globalised energy landscape, Europe now competes with regions like the US for investment to modernise infrastructure and drive innovation to fuel economic growth.

The Financial Times in partnership with Iberdrola convened top experts and stakeholders in Brussels to explore the international policy landscape and future direction of the clean energy transition, and its geopolitical, economic and social implications for Europe.

Key Discussion Points

Global competition for energy investment

In a globalised energy landscape, Europe faces competition from regions like the US for investment and innovation, how will this impact the region's ability to lead the clean energy transition?

Decarbonisation and sustainable growth

Europe's Green Deal strives to transform the sector and drive sustainable growth, marking decarbonisation essential to economic competitiveness and environmental goals.

Energy security and strategic autonomy

The war in Ukraine has intensified Europe's need for energy resilience and independence, positioning energy security as a central pillar for the EU's startegy.

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