On 1st July 2025, Denmark will take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) following up on negotiations with regard to key climate action and industrial development projects, including that of the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act expected in the last quarter of 2025.
Championing the deployment of renewables, Denmark benefits from its reputation of being a leader in the energy transition. Ambitious climate targets, political and societal backing, large-scale projects and investments: while Denmark has all the makings of the first-in-class when it comes to the energy transition, oil and gas still play an important role in its economy.
In this article, EdEn analyses how Denmark’s strengths and challenges may shape its European leadership, and outlines what to expect in the coming months.
