Ever-evolving geoeconomic dynamics, security concerns and trade disputes inform the layers of work that the EU diplomacy is subject to tackle. In this challenging geopolitical context, many countries - especially in the Global South - expect the EU to become a reliable partner through effective bilateral engagement, and guarantee action as a bridge-builder.
Our main focus is to inform “team Europe’s” bilateral energy relations and its role in the world through the Global Gateway and new initiatives like the Global Energy Transition Forum and the Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships. This happens through reports, policy papers, and political and strategic support to national decision-makers, EU officials, and international officials.
We contribute to the EU agenda-setting by leveraging the potential and the historical track record the EU has built-in energy and climate diplomacy as a driver for socioeconomic transformation and diplomatic power. We engage with third countries’ government representatives, civil society actors and business representatives to foster a well-managed global transition to net-zero emissions, more equitable partnerships, and a clearer geopolitical positioning of the EU.
