MEPs Urge Action to Support Energy-Intensive Industries in Decarbonisation Efforts

MEPs Urge Action to Support Energy-Intensive Industries in Decarbonisation Efforts

The European Parliament’s Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE) Committee has outlined a strategic roadmap to support the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries (EIIs), emphasising the need for cost-effective measures to maintain global competitiveness. The resolution, adopted on Tuesday, underscores the pivotal role of sectors such as chemicals, steel, paper, cement, and glass in the EU’s economy and highlights the challenges they face in transitioning to cleaner technologies.

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