European Economic and Social Committee: Opinion - A European Liquid Fuels Strategy | 2025

Summary

The opinion piece from European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for a comprehensive European strategy for sustainable liquid fuels. The report emphasizes the need to transition from fossil fuels to decarbonized and renewable alternatives for all transport modes, highlighting benefits like energy security, economic growth, and meeting climate goals.

EESC brings forward a number of recommendations for a coordinated strategy across EU Member States to drive investment and transform industrial systems. Massive investments -  650 billion euros are needed to transition EU fuel production from conventional to renewable sources on large scale.

Recommendations include improving efficiencies of supply chains and otpmising supply chains with industry hubs, integration of regulatory components, promoting R&D and reducing production costs and driving public acceptance. Together, the realisation of these recommendation can contribute towards helping diversity energy source, enhancing energy security and accelerating the energy transition.

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