The European Alliance to Save Energy and a diverse group of stakeholders have signed an open letter urging EU and national policymakers to place skills and workforce development at the forefront of their agenda for the new EU institutional term. This call to action emphasizes the critical role of a skilled and adaptable workforce in enabling Europe’s transition toward a sustainable, energy-efficient, and digitalized economy.

The letter highlights the pressing need to address systemic skills gaps and labour shortages, which threaten to hinder Europe’s ability to meet its ambitious energy and climate goals. It states:

“Policymakers must address systemic skills and labour shortages as a top priority for Europe’s transformation, so that the labour market is an enabler rather than an obstacle to realize the objectives set in Europe for the past five years.”

This requires not only implementing existing provisions but also taking a forward-looking approach to education, training, and labour market reform.

Read the full letter here.

EU-ASE and Over 400 Organizations Urge EU Leaders to Uphold the Green Deal as a Strategic Priority

The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE), in collaboration with more than 400 cross-sector organizations, has issued a strong call to EU leaders: reaffirm the European Green Deal as a cornerstone of the next EU mandate. This collective appeal underscores the critical importance of the Green Deal in shaping a competitive, secure, and energy-efficient future for Europe.

The joint statement, signed by organizations representing diverse economic sectors, highlights the Green Deal as the foundation for driving Europe’s economic prosperity and global leadership in sustainability. It emphasizes that advancing the Green Deal will provide much-needed clarity and stability for businesses and citizens alike, fostering an environment of innovation, resilience, and inclusivity.

Read here the full statement.

The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) Calls for a Socially Fair and Green Climate Transition in the EU Strategic Agenda

EU-ASE, in collaboration with a diverse coalition of civil society organizations, businesses, cities, and regional authorities, has taken a  step toward advocating for a socially fair and sustainable future. Together, we have signed an open letter addressed to EU leaders, urging them to prioritize a socially just and green climate transition in the upcoming Strategic Agenda.

This letter lays out a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at ensuring the well-being of all Europeans while advancing the EU’s economic competitiveness, energy security, and global leadership. It underscores the urgent need to make energy efficiency and the phase-out of fossil fuels central pillars of the EU’s strategy to achieve net-zero emissions.

Key proposals in the letter include:

• Accelerating the implementation of energy efficiency measures across all sectors.
• Prioritizing investments in clean and renewable energy technologies.
• Ensuring a socially fair transition that leaves no one behind, with targeted support for vulnerable communities and regions.
• Strengthening the EU’s leadership role in international climate action, setting an example for other nations to follow.

As the EU prepares to shape its Strategic Agenda, this letter serves as a critical reminder of the importance of aligning policy decisions with the pressing needs of the climate crisis and societal well-being. We call on EU leaders to act boldly and decisively, making energy efficiency and sustainability the foundation of Europe’s future.

Read the full letter and explore its recommendations here.