During the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to clean energy and climate goals. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo of Belgium stressed the need for flexibility in achieving these goals, particularly in the context of green hydrogen and other clean technologies. French Minister Delegate for Industry, Marc Ferracci, echoed the sentiment, calling for a less strict and more assertive European policy towards industrial transition. The CEOs of Novonesis and Vattenfall emphasized the importance of smoother permitting processes and increased investments in clean energy infrastructure. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, highlighted the significance of clean energy in strengthening energy independence and creating jobs, emphasizing the need for a new low carbon plan. The sentiment at the forum was positive towards clean energy solutions, with a focus on global cooperation and multilateralism to address climate change challenges. The discussions also touched upon the potential risks of global division and the importance of maintaining solidarity to achieve common climate goals.