relevant for coal regions. This paper draws on the experiences of past and ongoing transition policies, exploring their … effectiveness and transferability. The challenges of structural change in coal regions are complex and region-specific, spanning … experiences, a typology is suggested and applied to five coal regions in Germany, Romania, Poland and the Czech Republic. It …

We assess the value of stranded coal-fired power plants in Germany due to the critical phase-out by 2038. Within a … deterioration in economic conditions for hard coal and lignite power plants. Lastly, we illustrate immediate concerns for share …