Read the joint position paper here. Progress since June 2025 – yet ramp-up remains in a critical phase Hydrogen and its derivatives not only contribute to climate protection but are also a key buil-ding block for Europe to become more resilient, sovereign and thus sustainable. A successful ramp-up of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen strengthens security of supply, reduces dependence on fossil fuel imports, diversifies energy partnerships and creates industrial value. At the same time, hydrogen enables the storage of renewable energy, increases the flexibility of the energy system and supports the decarbonisation of applications in industry, transport and mobility that are difficult to electrify. In June 2025, we advocated for a European Hydrogen Alliance in a joint policy paper. It is clear that the roll-out of hydrogen is making progress where infrastructure, funding, demand incentives, regulatory certainty and risk mitigation work in tandem. However, this progress must not obscure the fact that, overall, the roll-out continues to lag significantly behind political and industrial requirements. Many companies along the value chain are under considerable eco-nomic pressure: investments are being postponed, business models remain uncertain, and European technology providers are increasingly facing intensified international competition. As a result, final investment decisions remain […]