Nuclear energy advocates are lobbying the European Commission to designate nuclear-derived hydrogen as 'low-carbon' at an earlier date than the proposed 2028 timeline. The draft legal text released by the Commission for consultation sparked backlash from nuclear defenders, who argue for the inclusion of nuclear power purchase agreements (PPAs) to drive private financing for sustainable technologies. Industry sources emphasize the importance of accelerating the decision-making process to meet Europe's 2030 hydrogen production targets and prevent investment delays in low-carbon projects. Several European industry players express concerns over the postponement of the decision, highlighting potential setbacks in achieving EU climate goals. French companies like Gravithy and McPhy criticize the delay, warning of the impact on their innovative projects. Suggestions for establishing a 'regulatory sandbox' in Brussels to experiment with nuclear PPAs before the 2028 deadline are also put forward. In addition to the nuclear-related debate, the text introduces legal uncertainties by allowing the Directorate-General for Competition to impose additional criteria on hydrogen qualification for state aid. This ambiguity is deemed detrimental to the industrial sector's growth. The EU Commission is expected to revisit the delegated act following the completion of the consultation process, with potential developments by early 2025 after the European Parliament's vote of confidence in November.