Czech officials and industry groups in Prague are urging the European Commission to reconsider its hydrogen production regulations, arguing that the current stringent framework is impeding the growth of hydrogen technologies in Czechia. The Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade are critical of the EU's rules, claiming they were established on overly optimistic projections that did not align with the current pace of hydrogen technology deployment. HYTEP's analysis identifies key obstacles such as limited renewable electricity availability, strict production rules leading to low capacity factors, and the high costs associated with electrolysers. To address these challenges, stakeholders are advocating for a more adaptable regulatory framework that allows for increased electrolyser capacity, extended transitional measures, fair treatment of hydrogen production, and support for renewable energy sources to enhance grid stability. The Ministry spokesperson emphasized the necessity of extending the transitional period until the European hydrogen market reaches full functionality, estimated to occur in the second half of the next decade. Czech officials have been actively engaging with other EU member states and the Commission to push for these regulatory revisions that would benefit the hydrogen sector and facilitate its growth in the region.