President Ursula von der Leyen presented the Clean Industrial Deal in Antwerp, highlighting that Europe holds a quarter of global clean tech patents and has strong sectors like hydrogen and electrolysers. The plan will promote innovation investments by mobilizing up to €100 billion through a Decarbonisation Bank, funded by the EU Emission Trading System.

Von der Leyen also emphasized the role of circularity: 50% of the EUs steel and other metals come from scrap. The Clean Industrial Deal introduces a Circular Economy Act to reuse critical raw materials.

The plan includes a simplification package to reduce reporting obligations and lower energy prices with the Action Plan for Affordable Energy, which will accelerate the rollout of clean energy and electrification.

Internationally, the EU sees opportunities by initiating new partnerships and trade talks, for example with India, to strengthen the competitiveness of European companies.

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Opening address by President von der Leyen on the Clean Industrial Deal at the European Industry Summit

Clean Industrial Deal:

• Press release
• Q&A
• Factsheet
• Communication

Action Plan on Affordable Energy:

• Press release
• Q&A
• Factsheet
• Action Plan

Omnibus package:

• Press release
• Q&A
• Omnibus I
• Omnibus II