This book addresses the interactions between Germany¿s energy transition and the EU¿s energy
policy framework. It seeks to analyze the manifold connections between the prospects of the
proclaimed ¿Energy Union¿ and the future of Germany¿s energy transition and identifies
relevant lessons for the transformation at the EU level that can be learned from the case of
Germany as a first-mover of transforming energy systems towards renewables. The various
repercussions (political economic and systemic) from the national transition are explored
within the EU context as it responds to the German transition taking into account both
existing frictions and potential synergies between predominantly national sustainability
policies and the EU¿s push towards harmonized policies within a common market. The book¿s
overall aim is to identify the most critical issues in order to avoid pitfalls and capitalize
on opportunities.
