Industrial Competitiveness, EU Funding Distribution & Climate Policy Scrutiny
This week’s EU industrial and energy policy developments focus on competitiveness, financing, and energy security. MEPs questioned the distribution of the European Competitiveness Fund, the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, and support for heavy industry under the green transition. The Commission detailed measures on hydrogen, grid resilience, and carbon-leakage protection, while debates on Nord Stream and energy diversification underscored the geopolitical dimension of Europe’s industrial strategy.