Agora Energiewende
The next few years will be critical in determining whether the EU Green Deal's ambitious goals can be transformed into tangible investments and real-world action. As the new European Commission focuses on the implementation of the Fit for 55 package, Europe’s journey to climate neutrality will demand significant investments in clean technologies, the transformation of industrial sectors and value-chains, and an expansion of energy infrastructure that is aligned with net-zero goals.
Agora estimates that achieving climate neutrality will require additional investments equivalent to at least 2.7% of the EU's GDP—approximately €462 billion annually (in 2023 prices) throughout this decade. Most investments will come from private sources, incentivised by a mix of regulation, market signals and enabling measures. However, public funding plays an important role by facilitating private investments, supporting clean energy infrastructure build-out or providing support for lower-income households to switch to climate-friendly technologies.
The upcoming discussions on the EU budget for 2028–2034 will shape this funding landscape, taking place under complex conditions. Simultaneously, the EU will legislate on the proposed 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 and design a new climate governance for the post-2030 period. This raises the need for sharp analysis, strategic foresight and thought leadership to help guide the evolution of EU climate, economic and finance policies.
Under the umbrella of the Agora Think Tanks, Agora Energiewende develops politically feasible and science-based strategies and solutions for the transformation to climate neutrality – in Germany, Europe, and internationally. As a think tank and policy lab we facilitate a productive exchange of ideas amongst stakeholders from politics, business, science and civil society. As a non-partisan, non-profit organisation funded by foundations and public institutions, we are independent of corporate and partisan interests. Our exclusive mission is to serve the climate and the common good.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a
Lead EU Climate Economics and Finance (f/m/d)
full- or part-time (min. 30 hours)– based in Brussels or Berlin
As Lead EU Climate Economics and Finance you will be part of Agora’s EU team and responsible for work on EU climate policy, EU economic and finance policy and economic analysis, with a particular focus on thought leadership targeting key policymaking processes at the EU level.
Agora estimates that achieving climate neutrality will require additional investments equivalent to at least 2.7% of the EU's GDP—approximately €462 billion annually (in 2023 prices) throughout this decade. Most investments will come from private sources, incentivised by a mix of regulation, market signals and enabling measures. However, public funding plays an important role by facilitating private investments, supporting clean energy infrastructure build-out or providing support for lower-income households to switch to climate-friendly technologies.
The upcoming discussions on the EU budget for 2028–2034 will shape this funding landscape, taking place under complex conditions. Simultaneously, the EU will legislate on the proposed 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 and design a new climate governance for the post-2030 period. This raises the need for sharp analysis, strategic foresight and thought leadership to help guide the evolution of EU climate, economic and finance policies.
Under the umbrella of the Agora Think Tanks, Agora Energiewende develops politically feasible and science-based strategies and solutions for the transformation to climate neutrality – in Germany, Europe, and internationally. As a think tank and policy lab we facilitate a productive exchange of ideas amongst stakeholders from politics, business, science and civil society. As a non-partisan, non-profit organisation funded by foundations and public institutions, we are independent of corporate and partisan interests. Our exclusive mission is to serve the climate and the common good.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a
Lead EU Climate Economics and Finance (f/m/d)
full- or part-time (min. 30 hours)– based in Brussels or Berlin
As Lead EU Climate Economics and Finance you will be part of Agora’s EU team and responsible for work on EU climate policy, EU economic and finance policy and economic analysis, with a particular focus on thought leadership targeting key policymaking processes at the EU level.