During a meeting in Berlin, representatives from the European hydrogen industry engaged with Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera and Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen to advocate for the establishment of lead markets for clean hydrogen. The CEO of Hydrogen Europe, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, expressed the industry's commitment to the success of the Clean Industrial Deal, emphasizing the necessity of a partnership approach to achieve this goal. The discussions centered on the importance of creating favorable conditions and incentives to drive the development and adoption of clean hydrogen, positioning it as a key element in the transition towards cleaner energy sources. The European hydrogen industry's push for lead markets reflects a shared commitment to accelerating the growth of the hydrogen sector and promoting sustainable industrial practices.