Many stakeholders have applauded the European Commission for its European Green Deal programme. But a key question remains: who will pay for green transformation of the EU’s economy? Most businesses will not be able to finance the transition themselves and entire industries are calling for more public funding.

In our 13th episode, podcast host Jenn Mellott speaks with Merit Olthoff and Christiaan Smits about the enormous 2050 climate neutral objective the European Union has set itself and how sustainable finance and state aid will play a role in funding green transition.