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  • Floriana Cerniglia(editor)
  • Francesco Saraceno(editor)
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TitleMore with More: Investing in the Energy Transition
Subtitle2025 European Public Investment Outlook
ContributorFloriana Cerniglia(editor)
Francesco Saraceno(editor)
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.11647/OBP.0499
Landing pagehttps://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/OBP.0499
Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
CopyrightFloriana Cerniglia; Francesco Saraceno. Copyright of individual chapters are maintained by the chapter author(s).
PublisherOpen Book Publishers
Publication placeCambridge, UK
Published on2025-12-08
Series
  • Open Reports Series vol. 14
  • ISSN Print: 2399-6668
  • ISSN Digital: 2399-6676
ISBN978-1-80511-743-8 (Paperback)
978-1-80511-744-5 (Hardback)
978-1-80511-745-2 (PDF)
978-1-80511-747-6 (HTML)
978-1-80511-746-9 (EPUB)
Short abstract

This outlook offers a timely and insightful exploration of Europe’s energy transition, a process that lies at the heart of today’s environmental, economic, and political debates. It examines the diverse commitments undertaken by European countries as they navigate the challenges of decarbonization and the shift to sustainable energy systems. By analyzing both the policy frameworks and the concrete instruments adopted to reach ambitious climate and energy goals, the book sheds light on the strategies shaping the continent’s future.

Long abstract

This outlook offers a timely and insightful exploration of Europe’s energy transition, a process that lies at the heart of today’s environmental, economic, and political debates. It examines the diverse commitments undertaken by European countries as they navigate the challenges of decarbonization and the shift to sustainable energy systems. By analyzing both the policy frameworks and the concrete instruments adopted to reach ambitious climate and energy goals, the book sheds light on the strategies shaping the continent’s future.

A particular emphasis is placed on the role of public investment, highlighting how state action can catalyze innovation, support infrastructure, and bridge gaps where market forces alone may fall short. Through this lens, the volume not only evaluates existing practices but also considers the broader implications for governance, equity, and long-term resilience.

Written with clarity and rigor, the outlook will be of interest to policymakers, scholars, and practitioners seeking to understand the dynamics of Europe’s green transition. It invites readers to consider the balance between national priorities and collective European objectives, offering valuable insights into how commitments translate into action—and how public investment can be a decisive lever for change.

Print length272 pages (xvi+256)
LanguageEnglish (Original)
Dimensions178 x 19 x 254 mm | 7" x 0.75" x 10" (Paperback)
178 x 22 x 254 mm | 7" x 0.87" x 10" (Hardback)
Weight645g | 22.75oz (Paperback)
862g | 30.41oz (Hardback)
Media43 illustrations
11 tables
OCLC Number1560073924
LCCN2025465541
THEMA
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  • KNBT
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BISAC
  • BUS070040
  • BUS072000
  • BUS094000
LCC
  • HD9502.E82
Keywords
  • Energy transition investing
  • Low‑carbon infrastructure finance
  • Sustainable energy investments
  • Renewable energy financing
  • Green investment strategies
  • Decarbonisation capital allocation
Contents

Preface

(pp. xv–xv)

    Introduction: Energy Transition in the EU—The Need for a Governance Revolution

    (pp. 1–12)
    • Floriana Cerniglia
    • Francesco Saraceno

    1. An EU-wide Perspective on Public Investment in the Energy Transition

    (pp. 13–28)
    • Andrea Brasili
    • Bertrand Magné
    • Ege Öndeş
    • Debora Revoltella
    • Annamaria Tueske

    2. France: Preserving Investment in the Energy Transition in an Unstable Policy Environment

    (pp. 29–44)
    • Paul Malliet
    • Mathieu Plane
    • Francesco Saraceno
    • Anissa Saumtally

    3. The Role of Public Support for the Energy Transition in Germany: Past and Future Tasks

    (pp. 45–58)
    • Tom Bauermann

    4. Energy Transition and Public Investment in Italy

    (pp. 59–76)
    • Giovanni Barbieri
    • Floriana Cerniglia
    • Andrea Pronti

    5. Investment in the Energy Transition in Spain

    (pp. 77–92)
    • Ignacio Alvarez
    • Jorge Uxó

    6. Tackling the Drawbacks of Past and Current EU Energy Transition Policies: The Need for a Cooperative, Mission-oriented Industrial Strategy

    (pp. 93–114)
    • Francesco Gracceva
    • Daniela Palma

    7. Energy Transition and Industrial Competitiveness in the EU

    (pp. 115–124)
    • Mirko Armiento
    • Andrea Villa

    8. Research and Innovation Policy for the Energy Transition in the EU

    (pp. 125–142)
    • Francesco Pasimeni
    • Willem Klok
    • Floor Alkemade

    9. On Grids: The Backbone of the Energy Transition

    (pp. 143–156)
    • Antonella Battaglini
    • Katharina Sikow-Magny

    10. Investing in Critical Raw Materials for the Clean-Tech Transition in the EU

    (pp. 157–176)
    • Roberto Zoboli

    11. The EU Strategy for Green Hydrogen: More with Less (Public Investment)?

    (pp. 177–190)
    • Rafael Fernández
    • Clara García

    12. The Power of Energy Communities for a Just Transition in Europe

    (pp. 191–204)
    • Francesc Cots
    • Jérémie Fosse
    • Diana Mangalagiu

    13. Making the ETS2 Socially Acceptable through Carbon Revenue Redistribution and Investments

    (pp. 205–222)
    • Andreas Eisl
    • Phuc-Vinh Nguyen

    14. (How) Can the Energy Transition in Europe be a Just Transition?

    (pp. 223–242)
    • Bela Galgóczi
    • Andrew Watt
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    Contributors

    Floriana Cerniglia

    (editor)
    Full Professor of Economics at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9972-716X

    Floriana Cerniglia is a Full Professor of Economics at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan) and Director of CRANEC (Centro di ricerche in analisi economica e sviluppo economico internazionale). She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Economia Politica (Journal of Analytical and Institutional Economics). She received her PhD from the University of Warwick (UK) and her research interests are in public economics and in macroeconomic policies. She has published in leading international journals and she has coordinated and participated in a number of peer-reviewed research projects.

    Francesco Saraceno

    (editor)
    Deputy Department Director at OFCE at Sciences Po, Paris
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0121-4329

    Francesco Saraceno is Deputy Department Director at OFCE, the research centre in economics at Sciences Po in Paris, and Professor of Practice at LEAP-Luiss, Rome. He holds PhDs in Economics from Columbia University and the Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on the relationship between inequality, macroeconomic performance, and European macroeconomic policies. From 2000 to 2002 he was a member of the Council of Economic Advisors for the Italian Prime Minister’s Office. He teaches international and European macroeconomics at Sciences Po, where he manages the Economics concentration of the Master’s in European Affairs, and in Rome (Luiss). He is Academic Director of the Sciences Po-Northwestern European Affairs Program. He advises the International Labour Organization (ILO) on macroeconomic policies for employment and participates in IMF training programmes on fiscal policy.

    UK registered social enterprise and Community Interest Company (CIC).

    Company registration 14549556

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