“The EU’s industrial policy on renewable hydrogen – Legal framework has been mostly adopted – time for a reality check”, Special report 11/2024 by the European Court of Auditors
The auditors assessed whether the EU is on track to achieve its 2030 hydrogen targets, and examined how effective the European Commission has been at creating the right conditions for the emerging renewable and low-carbon hydrogen markets, given the significant implications of the transition for the future of key EU industries.
They looked at four member states in particular: Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland.
RECOMMENDATIONS to the European Commission
following a reality check, make strategic choices on the way ahead without creating new strategic dependencies;
set out an EU roadmap and monitor progress;
obtain reliable national funding data and assess the appropriateness of EU funding arrangements accordingly;
monitor the permitting process in the member states; take a clear decision on support and coordination actions with and for the
hydrogen industry.
