reach 607,000—a 37% increase. This growth assumes that and 2030. In the EU-27 wind energy employment is expected to grow from 360,000 today to 483,000 by 2030. This growth reach around 350 GW by 2030, still short of the EU's 425 GW beyond. These gaps highlight areas where the existing labour force cannot meet anticipated demand. Addressing them and upskilling or retraining the current workforce. See 2030 climate and energy targets. But skills shortages are one of the biggest barriers to scaling up deployment. Europe still lacks the scale, dedicated funding, and integrated economy. Without immediate action, skills shortages will security. To close this gap, WindEurope sets out five priority shortages in 2026, with recruitment difficulties for critical roles. This challenge will intensify over the next five years if