Europe's strategic autonomy is tied to decarbonizing its energy supply, with renewable hydrogen playing a crucial role. The Union aims to achieve energy, climate, and industrial policy goals while ensuring energy and food security in a changing world. The article proposes improving European policies by focusing on simplicity, efficiency, and speed. It emphasizes the need to adopt renewable hydrogen on a large scale to align with climate ambitions and enhance energy security. Europe faces a competitiveness challenge and must streamline its industrial and energy policies. Governance should prioritize speed, transparency, and support for high achievers. By developing a unified approach to hydrogen at the European level, the Union can enhance economic integration and strengthen energy security. The transition to green fuels requires clear signals to attract investments, including phasing out fossil hydrogen production gradually. The European Hydrogen Backbone is crucial for large-scale hydrogen production and optimizing infrastructure repurposing. Dedicated hydrogen grids will support the integration of renewable energy sources and create a competitive market for industrial consumers. The article underscores the importance of planning, governance, and regulatory simplicity to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized economy and achieve energy independence.