The European Commission is taking steps to safeguard the European hydrogen industry by enforcing stricter regulations to ensure that EU funding for hydrogen projects predominantly benefits European companies. This move is in response to concerns raised by local industries about the threat posed by cheaper Chinese imports. The EU is set to launch its next round of funding for green hydrogen projects, with plans to establish a robust local industry capable of producing clean fuel. European manufacturers of electrolysers have expressed worries about competing with more affordable Chinese alternatives and have urged the EU to introduce criteria favoring European firms in funding schemes. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra confirmed that upcoming funding auctions will include explicit criteria aimed at developing a European supply chain for electrolysers. The EU aims to promote the growth of local industries and reduce reliance on imports from countries like China. By implementing these regulations and funding criteria, the EU seeks to secure the future of its hydrogen industry and promote the development of a self-sufficient supply chain within Europe.