Energy poverty in Europe – How can EU social, housing and climate policies deliver a fair transition?
About this episode
The episode discusses the intersection of energy poverty and EU social, housing, and climate policies in the context of a fair transition.
Europe is entering a new phase in the design of its social and economic policies, with renewed attention on inequality and living conditions. The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy and the European Affordable Housing Plan signal a stronger focus on social cohesion, while the implementation of key climate measures, including the extension of carbon pricing to buildings and transport (ETS2), is reshaping the policy landscape. Within this context, ensuring that the green transition is socially balanced has become an increasingly important consideration for policymakers. Energy poverty sits at the intersection of these agendas. It affects a significant share of households and is closely linked to energy prices, housing quality and income levels. Recent geopolitical developments have contributed to energy market volatility, with impacts that tend to be more pronounced for vulnerable households, reinforcing existing social disparities. Addressing energy poverty is therefore not only a social challenge, but also a condition for maintaining public trust and acceptance of climate and energy policies. Despite its relevance, energy poverty is currently addressed across multiple policy areas without a…
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