Strengthening European resilience to combat energy shocks

Current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the resulting global supply and price shocks mean Europe now faces its second major energy crisis in four years. With the continent's continued dependence on fossil fuels and growing reliance on China, there is an urgent need for a more strategic, long-term policy response that addresses more than short-term supply shortages.

This was one of the key themes in this Energy Transitions podcast with Ann Mettler, Co-Founder of Catalyse Europe. Mettler argues that Europe must rethink its approach by prioritising localisation, diversification, and the ability to scale innovation, before the window for competitive advantage closes.

In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, you will learn more about:

• The short- and long-term energy and industrial threats to Europe amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East;
• Key structural weaknesses in Europe’s energy supply chain;
• Whether lessons were truly learned and implemented after the Ukraine war;
• The role of innovation and clean technologies in strengthening Europe’s competitive advantage;
• The importance of defence spending in driving new technological development;
• How Europe can protect its innovation assets and maintain a competitive edge over other countries pursuing similar goals.

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Listen to previous episodes:

What is holding back the renewables sector in Italy?
What energy lessons can the UK and Spain learn from each other?

Read more about energy sector resilience:

How should Europe think about energy sovereignty post-Hormuz?
Energy crisis is resilience catalyst: Schneider’s Godemel
Why Ann Mettler believes now is the time to catalyse Europe