Green energy and mobility: more research and innovation for EU competitiveness

Facing ongoing macroeconomic changes and epochal challenges, a new independent report identifies the path Europe should take in the fields of energy and mobility to remain competitive. This intriguing analysis delves into specific technologies, suggesting which ones to focus on, and proposes a series of reforms to enhance European policy on investment support in R&I (research and innovation) to make it more suitable for our times.

The Draghi Competitiveness Report: Supporting Innovation and Reforms

With the publication of the report “Addressing European Research & Innovation Challenges for System Transitions in Energy and Mobility”, the authors - Frank W. Geels, Pierpaolo Cazzola, Wolfgang Ketter, Paula Kivimaa - aim to offer recommendations and insights regarding the priorities to consider for developing research and innovation in the clean energy and mobility sectors. Generally, the R&I sector in Europe is not in great shape—due to several reasons, starting with the lack of private sector funding—especially when compared to major global competitors, primarily the United States and China.

The document presents a long-term vision for fut