Machiavelli insisted it was better to be feared than loved. In journalism it’s preferable to be neither, especially for those, like Euractiv, hoping to maintain their autonomy
To meet its 2030 renewable targets, Europe must quadruple offshore wind capacity. However, supply chain bottlenecks and a 62 GW installation gap loom. The EU must balance domestic strength with strategic foreign sourcing to ensure energy security and industrial competitiveness.