EU to Present Clean Industrial Deal on February 26

Brussels (Eurotoday) – EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with industry leaders on February 26, assuring top local producers that the EU is committed to boosting competitiveness during an ambitious green transition.

The engagement is expected to take place following the EU Commission’s unveiling of the Clean Industrial Deal earlier that day. This initiative aims to help Europe compete with US and Chinese rivals, sources revealed, according to Bloomberg.

The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal (CID) is designed to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU industrial base while maintaining its decarbonization commitments. The CID seeks to make Europe’s industrial sector more resilient, ensuring it remains competitive and sustainable in a rapidly changing global landscape.

The initiative supports industries in transitioning to cleaner technologies without hindering economic growth. The CID is expected to be announced on February 26, 2025, representing one of the earliest legislative measures introduced by the Commission under its new mandate.

Key Pillars of the Clean Industrial Deal

The Clean Industrial Deal is built on several fundamental pillars aimed at enhancing industrial competitiveness and facilitating decarbonization in Europe.

The blank”>strategy focuses on six main themes: Energy Prices, ensuring access to affordable and clean energy; Workforce Issues, addressing labor market challenges during the transition; Recycling and Critical Raw Materials, improving resource efficiency; Global Action, fostering international cooperation on clean technologies; Lead Markets, promoting vibrant markets for European cleantech solutions; and Trade Policies, supporting these objectives through strategic trade agreements.


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    Silver Cup

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed—another grand plan to keep the EU in the green race while our energy bills keep resembling a fine dining menu. 🍽️ But hey, at least we’ll be able to use our new clean tech to power all the hot air coming out of Brussels! 😏

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