CHRISTIAN EGENHOFER

Christian Egenhofer is a leading authority on European energy policy, climate governance, and sustainability, with decades of experience at the intersection of research and policy-making. He is Senior Research Associate at the School of Transnational Governance of the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence. From 2000 to 2019, he headed the Energy, Resources, and Climate Change Unit at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels, where he played a central role in shaping debates on the EU’s energy transition, climate legislation, and the integration of renewable energy into European markets.

His work explores the strategic challenges of aligning energy security with climate objectives, examining the regulatory frameworks and policy instruments that drive Europe’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Egenhofer has analysed the implications of EU energy and climate policy for member states, industry, and neighbouring regions, highlighting the geopolitical and economic dimensions of Europe’s decarbonisation agenda.

Over the course of his career, he has produced an extensive body of work that combines academic analysis with policy relevance. He has advised European institutions, national governments, and international organisations, while also engaging with industry stakeholders on issues ranging from carbon markets to transnational energy cooperation. Widely recognised as an influential voice in European energy and climate policy, Egenhofer continues to contribute to the design and evaluation of strategies for sustainable and secure energy governance in Europe and beyond.