Power to the people: How distribution grid improvements can speed up energy transformation in the Western Balkans
April 23, 2026
The key to long-term sustainability of the energy transition is a decentralised electricity generation system where everyone can be an active participant and share the benefits. For this to happen, the distribution grids that connect end consumers to the system need to be bidirectional, stable, modern and smart.
Who gets a seat at the table? Assessing public participation in the development of national and regional partnership plans in 17 EU Member States
April 17, 2026
This joint briefing prepared by 25 organisations offers traffic-light assessment of consultation practices in 17 Member States using criteria such as permanent dialogue forums, early and inclusive consultations, integration of feedback, stakeholder diversity, and transparency.
Call for an EU-wide windfall profit mechanism in response to the energy crisis
April 17, 2026
We have joined 30 European non-governmental organisations in calling on the EU to tax excess oil profits to support Europeans during the energy crisis. The group represents more than 40 million citizens across more than 2,000 member organisations, all
Community energy gathers momentum in Estonia
April 15, 2026
Community energy has emerged as a quiet undercurrent in Estonia, but has yet to firmly establish itself in the broader energy debate. Still, a number of pioneering communities across the country have already taken control of their energy production and consumption. Aiming to replace fossil fuels with cleaner and more affordable alternatives, they have adopted practical solutions that combine local needs, renewable energy and cooperative collaboration.
To be or not to be continued? Analysis of the Just Transition Fund implementation across six EU countries
April 15, 2026
Despite implementation challenges, the Just Transition Fund has delivered impacts that go beyond infrastructure and economic restructuring, supporting governance capacity, strategic thinking, and greater societal acceptance of change. This report, therefore, seeks to explain why continued and targeted support for regions in transition remains essential.
Towards a just, green and accountable EU budget: Bankwatch’s recommendations for the Committee on Budgets interim report
April 14, 2026
It is crucial for Members of the European Parliament to ensure the next long-term budget genuinely supports a fair green transition, territorial cohesion and democratic accountability.
The European Green Deal Tracker
March 31, 2026
The European Green Deal, originally envisioned as the EU’s major strategy for achieving climate neutrality, is now facing significant political, social, and environmental challenges.
Protecting the just transition in the EU’s proposed national and regional partnership plans
March 16, 2026
This briefing analyses the next EU budget proposal from a just transition perspective.
Can the EU’s Social Climate Fund reach vulnerable households in Estonia?
March 5, 2026
As Estonia prepares for the EU’s next long-term budget and financial instruments, it is equally important to assess how these new support measures are designed and reviewed. In collaboration with national authorities, we at the Estonian Green Movement are actively seeking solutions to ensure that support effectively reaches vulnerable households. To assist in this process, the Centre of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Tartu has developed a data-driven model that gives these households a fairer chance of accessing support.
From just transition to competitive decarbonisation: What the EU’s new policy architecture means for regional cohesion
March 5, 2026
This report investigates the main objectives and instruments of this new policy shift and how it affects the EU’s just transition regions.
