El acuerdo industrial limpio debe apoyar la competitividad industrial

The resolution, adopted on Thursday, June 19, in response to the European Commission’s clean trade plan, emphasizes the need to combine climate actions with industrial competitiveness.

It highlights the importance of the recently established industrial decarbonization bank, which MEPS considers vital for extending investments in clean technologies. They state that investments should be based on carbon impact, scalability, and supply security.

The Parliament welcomes lead markets for clean, circular, and low-carbon products, emphasizing the need to stimulate demand through public and private procurements.

The MEPs also address protecting the EU market against unfair competition and industrial overcapacity storage in third countries. They underline the importance of an effective Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in the context of phasing out free allowances (ETS).

Faster Permit Procedures

The resolution tackles the importance of simplifying regulations and the necessity to make permit procedures more efficient to support transition and innovation efforts. MEPs aim to streamline funding applications, reduce reporting obligations, and swiftly approve small projects.

They also aim to build a business case for permanently eliminating carbon in future legislative reviews, as managing carbon, including capture, storage, transport, and use, may be necessary for hard-to-abate sectors, they say.

Affordable Energy Action Plan

MEPs support the action plan for energy measures and affordable demand to stimulate cross-border energy infrastructure and complete the energy union. They mention that the current fragmentation in regulations supervision and investment planning among Member States hinders integration and electrification. MEPs also call on Member States, transmission system operators, and the commission to do more to promote electricity trading.

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«The European industry is facing enormous challenges, while a strong industrial base is essential for strategic competitiveness and autonomy. The clean industrial deal offers a strategy for a competitive and decarbonized European industry. At the same time, we strive to protect our autonomy and security.

The resolution was adopted with 381 votes in favor, 173 against, and 13 abstentions.

Context: Clean Industrial Deal

Presented by the European Commission in February, the Clean Industrial Deal aims to support the competitiveness and resilience of the European industry. It primarily focuses on two sectors: energy-consuming industries and clean technology, aiming to reduce energy costs through an accessible energy action plan. The Clean Industrial Deal also seeks to stimulate demand for clean products, continue funding clean transition, enhance circulation, access to critical raw materials, and establish sectoral skills for strategic industries.