Faced with unprecedented geopolitical headwinds, the EU needs to forge a path towards security, resilience and competitiveness, with fair decarbonisation as a key driver.
To succeed, the EU must contend with a wide investment gap — made worse by scarce national resources, inconsistent policy signals, additional defence spending needs, and the risk of an economic slowdown.
In this context, it is imperative that the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) becomes a more effective tool for making every euro count towards common European priorities. This means sending stronger signals about the EU’s decarbonisation trajectory through a simpler, more streamlined approach to policy coordination and a more coherent investment landscape.
This webinar took place in June and drew on insights from two E3G publications, exploring how the next EU budget has the potential to improve climate and energy policy coordination and can mobilise private investment in the transition. Read both briefings to dive deeper into the discussion.
Part 1 of the webinar explored how stronger integration of decarbonisation into EU economic governance can better align financial support with Member States’ efforts on climate action, competitiveness and energy security, working hand in hand with local and regional authorities.
Part 2 introduced five practical building blocks to turn the EU budget (MFF) into a clearer investment tool for green and transition finance. These steps aim to align policies, streamline governance, and match public finance with real demand at both EU and national levels.
