EU passes deal for clean industry: the path to a green transition!

EU passes deal for clean industry: the path to a green transition!

On June 23, 2025, the European Parliament adopted a landmark resolution on the “Clean Industry Deal”. Parliamentarians praised this initiative as an important step towards climate protection and securing a strong, competitive European industry. [Europarl] reports that MEPs have made a clear call for the introduction of new financing instruments to encourage investment in clean technologies.

A central concern is also the simplified regulations and accelerated approval procedures in order to help small companies in particular. The focus is on reducing bureaucracy so that easier access to funding can be created. At the same time, permanent CO₂ reduction should be recognized and promoted as a realistic option for emissions that are difficult to avoid.

Support for the industry

The EU Commission has launched this comprehensive plan to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of European industry. [Germany] highlights that the aim of the initiative is to accelerate decarbonization, which will benefit not only the environment but also the future of Europe's manufacturing industry. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, points to the need to reduce obstacles such as high energy prices and excessive regulatory burdens.

The Clean Industrial Deal aims to provide companies and investors with security and predictability. Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera describes the initiative as a bold business case that sees decarbonization as a driver for prosperity and growth. Another focus is on promoting production “made in Europe” and supporting strategically important supply chains.

Key points of the deal

• Der Deal mobilisiert kurzfristig über 100 Milliarden Euro zur Unterstützung sauberer Produktion in der EU.
• Ein neues Gesetz zur Beschleunigung der industriellen Dekarbonisierung wird Kriterien für Nachhaltigkeit bei Beschaffungsprozessen einführen.
• Ein Aktionsplan für erschwingliche Energie soll die Energiekosten senken.
• Die EU wird Partnerschaften für sauberen Handel und Investitionen eingehen, um die Lieferketten zu diversifizieren.
• Ein Gesetz über die Kreislaufwirtschaft wird 2026 verabschiedet, um die Nutzung knapper Ressourcen zu optimieren.

Energy-intensive industries that need support with decarbonization and electrification also play a central role. Clean technologies are seen as crucial for future competitiveness. [Federal Chancellery] reports that measures to increase efficiency in the regulatory environment and reduce bureaucratic hurdles are also part of this plan. The goal: take the European economy to a new level and at the same time promote joint climate protection.

This ambitious project by the EU Commission is planned as a priority for the 2024-2029 term and shows how important the strategic restructuring of the industry is for the European future. Given the challenges ahead, it is clear: the deal for a clean industry is a step that could be a game-changer for everyone involved.