EU Launches €100B Clean Industrial Deal to Boost Green Manufacturing and Energy Independence

The initiative aims to decarbonize industries, enhance competitiveness, and reduce reliance on external energy and raw materials.

The EU's Clean Industrial Deal allocates €100 billion to support clean manufacturing, energy efficiency, and circular economy initiatives.
The plan is designed to create 500,000 new jobs, reduce energy costs by €130 billion annually by 2030, and attract significant private sector investment.
Key reforms include cutting regulatory red tape, improving access to raw materials, and promoting education and training for green jobs.
Critics argue the plan prioritizes economic competitiveness over broader environmental concerns, with limited focus on pollution and toxic-free manufacturing.
The deal positions Europe to compete with China’s clean-tech dominance and capitalize on perceived U.S. policy backtracking under the Trump administration.