Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have emphasized the need to balance industrial competitiveness with climate action in response to the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal. In a recent resolution, MEPs highlighted the importance of the Industrial Decarbonisation Bank and the Affordable Energy Action Plan as crucial elements for enhancing the EU industry’s competitiveness and resilience. They stressed that these initiatives should not only focus on decarbonisation but also ensure that European industries remain competitive in the global market.
The resolution also underscores the necessity of protecting the EU market from unfair competition and the dumping of industrial overcapacity from third countries. MEPs advocate for the establishment of lead markets for European-made clean, circular, and low-carbon products, aiming to stimulate demand through both public and private procurement. They emphasize that investment decisions should be based on carbon impact, scalability, and security of supply to effectively drive the transition towards a sustainable industrial ecosystem.
Furthermore, MEPs call for regulatory simplification and accelerated permitting procedures to facilitate the implementation of clean technologies.
They advocate for sector-specific approaches and tailor-made support to address the unique challenges faced by different industries. The resolution urges the European Commission to swiftly transition from strategy to action, ensuring that the proposed measures are effectively implemented to achieve the dual goals of industrial competitiveness and climate action.
This call for a balanced approach reflects the EU’s commitment to fostering a sustainable and competitive industrial sector that can thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape.
