Green recovery: catalyst for an enhanced EU role in climate and energy policy?

Quitzow R, Bersalli G, Lilliestam J, Prontera A (2023)

Publication Type: Book chapter / Article in edited volumes

Publication year: 2023

Original Authors: Rainer Quitzow, Germán Bersalli, Johan Lilliestam, Andrea Prontera

Publisher: Elgar

Edited Volumes: Handbook on European Union Climate Change Policy and Politics

Series: Political Science and Public Policy 2023

Pages Range: 351-366

ISBN: 9781789906981

DOI: 10.4337/9781789906981.00039

Abstract

This chapter reviews how the European Union has fared in enabling a green recovery in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, drawing comparisons to developments after the financial crisis. The chapter focuses on the European Commission and its evolving role in promoting decarbonisation efforts in its Member States, paying particular attention to its role in financing investments in low-carbon assets. It considers both the direct effects of green stimulus policies on decarbonisation in the EU and how these actions have shaped the capacities of the Commission as an actor in the field of climate and energy policy. The analysis reveals a significant expansion of the Commission’s role compared to the period following the financial crisis. EU-level measures have provided incentives for Member States to direct large volumes of financing towards investments in climate-friendly assets. Nevertheless, the ultimate impact will largely be shaped by implementation at the national level.

Authors with CRIS profile

Johan Lilliestam Lehrstuhl für Sustainability Transition Policy

Additional Organisation(s)

Lehrstuhl für Sustainability Transition Policy

Involved external institutions

University of Macerata (Unimc) IT Italy (IT) Universität Potsdam DE Germany (DE) Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit / Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Quitzow, R., Bersalli, G., Lilliestam, J., & Prontera, A. (2023). Green recovery: catalyst for an enhanced EU role in climate and energy policy? In Tim Rayner, Kacper Szulecki, Andrew J. Jordan, Sebastian Oberthür (Eds.), Handbook on European Union Climate Change Policy and Politics. (pp. 351-366). Elgar.

MLA:

Quitzow, Rainer, et al. "Green recovery: catalyst for an enhanced EU role in climate and energy policy?" Handbook on European Union Climate Change Policy and Politics. Ed. Tim Rayner, Kacper Szulecki, Andrew J. Jordan, Sebastian Oberthür, Elgar, 2023. 351-366.

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