The European Commission and the High Representative have presented a new international strategy to strengthen Europe’s role in global climate and energy markets.
The EU global climate and energy vision sets out plans to secure Europe’s industrial position, promote fair transition standards and address emerging security challenges.
The strategy adds an external dimension to the Clean Industrial Deal and focuses on making the EU a key supplier of clean technology and adaptation solutions worldwide.
The Commission said renewables remain central to the transition, with almost half of EU electricity generated from renewable sources in 2024 and a 111% rise in clean energy investments since 2015.
The plan targets a 15% share of the global clean tech market while enhancing industrial competitiveness and reaffirming commitment to a rules-based international order.
High Representative Kaja Kallas said the EU will focus its climate and energy diplomacy on securing energy supply and building mutually beneficial partnerships powered by clean energy.
Executive vice-president Teresa Ribera said Europe’s companies can turn high environmental standards into lasting prosperity and drive sustainable global growth.
Commissioner for climate, net zero and clean growth Wopke Hoekstra said the EU aims to boost clean investments and reform finance to make the global transition a success.
Commissioner for energy and housing Dan Jorgensen said the approach marks a paradigm shift, combining diplomacy, trade, industrial policy and finance to deliver mutual economic and energy benefits.
The vision includes actions to strengthen global engagement through multilateral and bilateral partnerships, support clean tech investments abroad, and promote carbon pricing to drive emissions reductions and innovation.
The EU said it remains committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, having already cut greenhouse gas emissions by 37% since 1990 while contributing the most climate finance globally.