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European Green Deal: Opportunities and Challenges of Croatia's Green Transition

The SWOT analysis above presented key elements of Croatia’s path to green development and climate neutrality. In that regard NGEU and other funding options will constitute a major opportunity to smooth out the social and economic impact of green transition. Having in mind Croatia’s initial strenghts comprising relatively large share of renewables in total energy consumption, it will be of utmost importance to implement major institutional reforms to unlock the full potential of private investments in green energy and products. Additionally, it will be important to secure favourable regulatory environment at the EU level, often as a part of the coalition of states that is aware of the importance of nuclear energy in the energy mix. Finally, Croatian businesses also need a departure from the existing mindset that predominantly perceives green transition as a threat. Needless to say, green transition should be understood even more broadly than only enhancing energy efficiency and producing renewables. Creating new products, developing resources-saving technologies and improving waste management are additional benefits brought about by the 4th Industrial Revolution and green transition. Rimac Automobili is a glimmer of hope. Hopefully, all relevant stakeholders in the Croatian society will embrace this historical opportunity.

European Green Deal, Next Generation EU, green transition, digitalization, renewables, green investments, structural reform

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