• Inclusive energy transition includes the concept of just transition but also goes beyond it, encompassing the energy democracy and the involvement of the public.

• Just transition planning must be carried out from the bottom up, led by the affected communities themselves and supported by the central government, not the other way round.

• The EU needs to create a Just Transition Fund for the Western Balkans under which funds would be subject to strict conditions on public participation and fossil fuel phase-out.