A joint statement from 16 European associations highlights the challenges and headwinds facing the development of the hydrogen market in Europe. The statement calls on the European Commission to conduct a reality check on European Hydrogen policy to make necessary adjustments at the EU level. Key issues that need urgent attention include adopting a pragmatic and technology-neutral approach to enable cost-competitive hydrogen production. Additionally, there is a focus on assessing the impact of the current RFNBO criteria on production costs, GHG emission savings, and the energy system, with a call for rapid action based on the assessment results. The joint statement also stresses the importance of adopting Delegated Regulation on Low Carbon Fuels in a fair and neutral manner, providing financial incentives to lower hydrogen costs, and revising the European Hydrogen Strategy for long-term planning security. Infrastructure development is highlighted as a crucial area for speeding up, de-risking, and smartening, with a specific call for an EU-level action plan for hydrogen grids. Furthermore, the statement urges the creation of markets for products from RFNBOs and low-carbon fuels, improvement of European incentives on the demand-side, and strengthening the EU's role in the global hydrogen market through the development of an international EU Hydrogen Bank leg. The Commission is called upon to act on these recommendations through various upcoming initiatives, including but not limited to the Clean Industrial Deal, Action Plan for Affordable Energy, and Grids Package.