**Is Europe's Green Transition Stalling Amid Corporate Pushback and Financial Hurdles?** Europe’s ambitious journey towards a greener future appears to be encountering significant headwinds, with recent developments suggesting that corporate resistance and financial obstacles are slowing the pace of the continent's environmental transition. Notably, the energy and automotive sectors, crucial to achieving Europe's green goals, are at the center of these challenges. In the energy sector, Statkraft, Norway's state-owned energy giant, finds itself in financial distress, partly due to hedging hits on wind power generation. This issue underscores the volatility and risk associated with transitioning to renewable energy sources, which can deter investment and expansion efforts critical for reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The automotive industry is also showing signs of resistance to the green transition. A coalition of leading truck manufacturers, including Scania, MAN, Volvo Trucks, Daimler, IVECO, and Ford, has openly lobbied the European Commission to weaken emissions targets and delay the shift towards zero-emission trucks. By seeking amendments to the truck CO2 Regulation that would allow them to generate emissions credits, these manufacturers are effectively trying to slow down progress towards cleaner transportation solutions, undermining Europe’s environmental ambitions. Moreover, the floating wind industry, represented by several ScotWind developers, faces its own set of challenges. Reports of these developers seeking to sell their projects to a Chinese manufacturer highlight the financial difficulties in making such projects viable, further complicating Europe's renewable energy aspirations. However, it's not all grim. The automotive sector shows some promise, with Kia’s EV4 being shortlisted for the 2026 Car of the Year, indicating continued innovation and consumer interest in electric vehicles. In summary, while Europe's green transition faces significant obstacles, including corporate pushback and financial hurdles, the commitment to environmental goals remains evident in certain sectors. The path forward will require balancing economic realities with the urgent need for environmental action to ensure a sustainable future for the continent.