EUROPEAN STUDIES AND PUBLIC POLICIES, pages: 45 - 58, 2025

Energy Transition and Social Equity in Romania: The Impact of the European Green Deal on Vulnerable Populations

Doi: https://doi.org/10.58603/QBEZ6129

Rezumat: The paper analyses the impact of energy policies within the European Green Deal (EGD) on the vulnerable population in Romania, in the context of the elimination of energy price caps and the transition to a green economy. The study highlights the social imbalances generated by the application of European measures in a national context marked by energy poverty, low incomes and outdated infrastructure. Through a qualitative analysis and a case study, it is concluded that the success of the green transition in Romania depends on integrating the social dimension into energy policies to prevent the deepening of inequalities and ensure a just and inclusive transition.