The rotating EU Presidency has shifted from the Czech Republic to Sweden. For the next 6 months, Stockholm will chair meetings, set the agenda and represent the EU on the international stage. Hopes are high for the new administration, particularly given their predecessors poor performance. This paper considers the energy-related challenges Stockholm will face and how they will likely respond
Scope
- Critical insight into the incoming Swedish administrations key strengths and weaknesses, and how these will impact on the Presidencys energy policy
- Analysis of the issues set to dominate the EU energy agenda over the coming six months and Stockholms role in shaping the outcome
- Unbiased assessment of what Brussels can and cannot realistically expect to achieve in regards to energy security, efficiency and climate change
Highlights of this title
The incoming administration is a 'safe pair of hands' in terms of diplomatic expertise but the recession and institutional uncertainty means Stockholm inherits the Presidency at a difficult time; they should be realistic about what can be achieved
Sweden will almost certainly have to deal with another gas crisis between Russia and her neighbors but has limited capacity to shape events
However, Sweden is in a strong position to push its energy-efficiency agenda, not least through leading by example; investments in energy efficiency will bring tangible long term gains
Key reasons to purchase this title
- Anticipate and prepare for the incoming EU Presidencys new energy agenda; build an in-depth understanding of the issue
- Build accurate and impartial background knowledge and understanding of the current and future energy challenges facing the EU
