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Welcome to the June edition of European Studies Review. This issue, in collaboration of Vrije Universiteit Brussel, explores how Europe is redefining its approach to energy security, sustainability, and strategic autonomy in response to an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
We begin with analyses of the energy trilemma following the 2022 energy crisis, alongside comparative studies of Germany, Romania, Belgium, and Hungary that examine energy security, smart grids, energy storage, and the realities of EU energy independence. The issue also considers how the EU is advancing its green transition through open strategic autonomy, critical raw materials governance, local energy communities, and the first generation of CSRD-compliant sustainability reporting.
Finally, we broaden the discussion with an examination of strategic competition in the Arctic, highlighting the growing importance of resources, governance, and emerging trade routes. Together, these articles offer a timely perspective on the policies and challenges shaping Europe’s energy future and strategic resilience.
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- SMR Strategy or Paralysis: Europe’s Next Energy Security TestBy Jordy Benooit Introduction The tension around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the phase out of Russian energy imports, and the subsequently rising energy prices highlight a structural weakness in the European Union’s energy system: a supply chain subjected to continued exposure to external shocks. When geopolitical disruption affects major oil and gas routes,Continue reading “SMR Strategy or Paralysis: Europe’s Next Energy Security Test”
- The Hormuz Crisis and its Effects on the European Automotive SectorBy Simone Capuozzo The European automotive sector is at a turning point. After years of debating the need for green policies and drafting strategies for their implementation, decarbonisation deadlines are finally approaching. But why are carmakers facing so much pressure? The answer is simple: passenger cars are one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases,Continue reading “The Hormuz Crisis and its Effects on the European Automotive Sector”
- In a Time of Need: Considering an Irish Security ServiceBy Harry Slattery While Europe prepares for a potential €800 billion security and defence boost via the Readiness 2030 package, Ireland remains lacking in many areas, with EU allies raising eyebrows about the island state’s pressing capability gaps. Particularly salient is Ireland’s lack of a dedicated foreign security service. In a European climate increasingly plaguedContinue reading “In a Time of Need: Considering an Irish Security Service”
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