In October 2014, the European Union (EU) set ambitious climate and energy targets for 2030, confirming its global … build on the lessons learned since the first IEA in-depth review of the European Union in 2008. Since then, EU energy policy … emissions. However, energy security concerns have increased. Ageing nuclear and coal plants will be shut, and EU energy systems …

500 million citizens in 27 EU member countries. A unique entity governed under complex and almost constantly evolving … structures, the EU constitutes a challenge for energy policy makers. Its energy policy has a global impact, not only because of … its 16% share of world energy demand, but also because of the EU leadership in addressing climate change. Strong policy …