Europe: Unfit for the future?
Christophe Frei provides his view on Europe’s energy future.
What will Europe’s energy mix look like in 20-30 years? Christophe Frei, Secretary General of the World Energy Council, argues two decades isn’t long enough when considering large shifts in energy supply. He believes Europe is currently losing competitiveness against the US and Asia, but the continent’s history of innovation means it won’t be left behind.
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Christophe Frei provides his view on Europe’s energy future.
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