All economic debate in Europe is going to revolve around the energy transition
Europe’s rapid energy transition is going to have major effects: Capital destruction and necessary massive increase in investment; Higher energy prices and loss of purchasing power; Change in the nature of jobs; Steering of production towards products required for the transition (equipment for renewable energies, networks, nuclear, etc.). All economic policies will therefore be affected for reasons that we explain: public investment policy, monetary policy, redistributive policies, training and upskilling policies, industrial policy. The return on capital, income distribution and the role of government will be profoundly affected.