Overview

• 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.