Last month 9 Energy Ministers from North Sea countries - including the Netherlands and Norway - signed a declaration to reinforce cooperation in developing 300 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in the North Sea. While this may sound distant, such large-scale energy projects can directly impact citizens’ energy costs across Europe.

In this episode of Law Today (Recht op Nieuws), Assistant Professor Ceciel Nieuwenhout explains:

• Why this declaration marks a critical step in Europe’s energy transition.

• How strengthened cooperation between countries could accelerate offshore wind development.

• The legal frameworks still needed to turn this ambition into reality.