The Commission’s AccelerateEU Energy Plan: A Necessary Step Forward – Now It Must Be Implemented
Catalyse Europe welcomes the European Commission’s energy crisis response framework and calls for urgent, coordinated action to avoid worst effects. Today, the European Commission published its AccelerateEU Communication, setting out a five-pillar framework to respond to the current energy crisis triggered by the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. Catalyse Europe welcomes this framework as an important […]
Catalyse Europe CEO on Europe’s cleantech opportunity
In a recent interview with El Español, Jon Fuller, CEO of Catalyse Europe, set out the case for Europe to move faster and more confidently on clean technology. Fuller argues that Europe has the core ingredients to lead globally — strong institutions, technical expertise and a stable regulatory environment — but must do more to […]
Ann Mettler on Europe’s energy crisis response
Against the backdrop of a second major energy crisis in four years, Mettler argues that short term “fire fighting” measures risk deepening structural vulnerabilities, including continued dependence on fossil fuels and growing reliance on external supply chains. She calls for a more strategic response centred on localisation, diversification and decentralisation, alongside a stronger focus on […]
Catalyse Europe President on energy security and clean tech scaling
Mettler argues that Europe remains structurally vulnerable due to continued dependencies on imported fossil fuels and foreign clean technologies, and calls for a shift towards domestic production, stronger supply chains and a more strategic approach to industrial policy. She emphasises that energy must now be treated as a core security and defence issue, with a […]