欧洲煤炭行业目前直接和间接雇佣了近50万人。据估计，到2030年，约有16万个直接就业机会可能会消失。以可再生能源为中心的精心规划的结构调整进程为基础的区域发展将创造新的就业机会。The Europe

The European coal sector currently employs nearly half million people in direct and indirect activities. By 2030, it is estimated that around 160 000 direct jobs may be lost. Regional development based on a carefully planned restructuring process, to which renewable energy plays central role, will create new employment opportunities.