Europe’s clean industrial transition will depend on policies that can unlock investment, strengthen energy systems and support sustainable transport. From Tuesday, 16 to Wednesday, 17 June, AmCham EU travelled to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France for a series of meetings on EU transport, energy and climate policy developments. The delegation engaged with Members of the European Parliament and political group advisers to share business perspectives on Europe’s clean industrial transition. Discussions focused on the Industrial Accelerator Act, the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the Grids Package and energy security. Members highlighted the need for predictable, technology-neutral rules that support investment, strengthen Europe’s industrial base and preserve openness to trusted partners.
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