We live in a time of deepening and accelerating climate, environmental and social crises. The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record, both in Europe and globally. Simultaneously, geopolitical tensions, among other factors, have driven up the cost of living, exacerbating already high socio-economic inequalities and fuelling polarisation. In 2023, more than 20 % of the EU population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

A fair and just green transition is essential to effectively address these multifaceted and interconnected global crises. In this document, the European Alliance for a Just Transition presents its vision for a European Union that prioritises and advances a fair and just transition throughout the 2024-2029 political cycle and beyond. The Alliance calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure that this vision becomes a reality and serves as an inspiration to others.