This working paper, which is part of the European project REJEnerAXion, financed by the European Commission and led by FDV, analyses the processes of just energy transition in Spain and the role of social dialogue and labour relations in the management of this type of transitions.

A first presentation of the energy sector in Spain and the energy transition policies carried out by Spain in the last decades is made. In addition, an analysis is made of the impact of the transition to more renewable energy sources on the Spanish energy system, taking into account the structure of production and consumption of energy, the evolution of employment in the sector, labour conditions and territorial impact. Similarly, a presentation is made of the Spanish social dialogue and labour relations system with special attention to the position of the social partners with respect to the just transition and the role of social dialogue and labour relations in the management of this type of transition.

The methodology used for this working paper is based on desk research and interviews with national and sectoral key informants (academics, experts and trade unionists).