Europe in the face of the coming winter

Europe in the face of the coming winter

Although the end of autumn is still weeks away, the cold weather has arrived in Europe and it is worth asking ourselves what kind of energy situation we are in and how calmly we Europeans are facing this second winter of war in Ukraine. On 1 November, the so-called...
The skill of lifelong learning

The skill of lifelong learning

“75% of companies admit to having difficulties in recruiting the talent they need”. Also, 78% of the companies surveyed view the scarcity of talent as a key threat to the long-term viability of their business. These are two of the findings of the Report on...
What’s new, ESG?

What’s new, ESG?

As the United States grapples with an anti-ESG movement that is gaining some traction in a context of culture war and political polarisation, Europe is demonstrating that the European Green Deal meant business and reinforcing its commitment. The best proof of this is...
Let us listen to the industry

Let us listen to the industry

Image: Joan Manel In recent months, with energy at the centre of all conversations, I have had the opportunity to take part in numerous round tables and forums in which professionals from the sector have tried – in all humility, because uncertainty is the most...
Why is Spain key to Europe’s energy security?

Why is Spain key to Europe’s energy security?

In the fall of 2021, when nothing yet hinted a Russia’s war against Ukraine and the energy blackmail that it would bring with it, in Spain —among others myself— we were already talking about energy security. Specifically, the measures we were taking so that more...