Europe
Follow key economic developments from Europe and the eurozone, with local expertise on national economies, politics, food and agribusiness, the energy transition, sustainability, and more.
Exclusive A Pause, Not a Pivot, in EU ETS
No immediate EU ETS intervention despite the energy shock: Oil and gas prices have surged since the Iran war began, but the EU is not moving toward aggressive ETS reforms
How the EU maritime sector can decarbonize through biofuels, onshore power, and efficiency
A look at how FuelEU Maritime reshapes EU short sea shipping through biofuels, onshore power supply, and ship efficiency, amid long term biomass and grid challenges.
Global outlook: Energy shock slows economic growth around the globe
War in the Middle East has upended global energy markets. This affects the entire global economy.
The great electrification
The great electrification is reshaping the energy system of the EU at unprecedented speed.
The great electrification: Insights, gaps, and investment implications through scenario analysis
A comparative scenario review revealing electrification as a structural trend in the EU energy system, with all pathways showing rapid acceleration beyond 2030.
Global Daily: It Takes Two to TACO
The Iran war rages on and energy importers in Asia continue to look nervously at their ‘days cover’ dashboards for liquid fuels...
Bank of England: Dire Straits
The Bank of England kept policy unchanged at 3.75%, but stands “ready to act” as the economy confronts yet another supply shock. Its monetary policy is in dire straits.
Agri-food Vision: Working Together Toward a True Value Food System
Will our agrio-food system still be innovative and internationally leading in 2040? Certainly, if we make the transition to True Value. Read our vision.
True Value as a Solution for a Sustainable Agri-food Sector
True Value is a realistic future scenario in which farmers are rewarded for the value they create for climate, nature, and public health. But how does True Value work?
The Agri-food Sector’s Current Challenge
The agro-food sector faces significant challenges. The ecological pressure remains high and the importance of food security and strategic autonomy is growing. Read more.
The Dutch Agri-food Sector’s Strength in 2040
Globally leading in innovation and sustainability, but farmers do work more in balance with nature and receive fair compensation. What does the sector look like in 2040?
Alex Datema: “Improving the Sector’s Resilience and Sustainability”
Alex Datema opens the renewed vision with a call: only through system change can the agri-food sector thrive sustainably. He also mentions what Rabobank contributes.
