Europe’s energy transition is gradually reshaping the labour market, with renewables generating new types of jobs and shifting skill requirements. In Greece, the process is
underway, but regional disparities remain, particularly in areas like Western Macedonia, where the move away from lignite brings both opportunities and pressures. This
article offers a brief overview of how labour trends in the energy sector are evolving across Europe and Greece, with an emphasis on local realities. The aim is to highlight
emerging patterns and raise key questions about how education, training, and policy can respond.