Hydrogen Europe Praises European Commission's Climate Ambitions and Clean Technology Investments
Key Ideas
- The European Commission's focus on high climate ambitions includes new 2040 climate targets, a Clean Industrial Deal, and investment in clean energy infrastructure, crucial for the development of European hydrogen technology.
- The commitment to competitiveness and risk-absorbing measures like the EU Competitiveness Fund and simplification of Important Projects of Common European Interest are positive signs for the hydrogen sector.
- Hydrogen Europe sees the integration of hydrogen technology in EU climate diplomacy and global investments as crucial for achieving the global climate and energy vision, particularly ahead of COP30.
- Simplified implementation processes by each Commissioner and a focus on reducing administrative burdens will help unleash the full potential of European clean technologies, including hydrogen.
Hydrogen Europe expresses its satisfaction with Ursula von der Leyen's re-election as President of the European Commission, citing the alignment of the Commission's political guidelines with their communicated points. The next Commission's mandate focuses on high climate ambitions with targets for 2040, a Clean Industrial Deal, and the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act. This includes prioritizing clean energy infrastructure and technologies, crucial for the advancement of European hydrogen technology and decarbonization efforts by 2050. The emphasis on competitiveness and risk-absorbing measures like the EU Competitiveness Fund bodes well for the clean technology sector, including hydrogen. Additionally, the integration of hydrogen in EU climate diplomacy and global investments, along with the commitment to simplifying implementation processes, are highlighted as key steps towards achieving Europe's sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. Hydrogen Europe looks forward to collaborating with the Commission to realize these ambitious climate and energy goals.