European Commission launches consultation on Hydrogen Strategy
- The Commission opened a four-week call for evidence and targeted stakeholder consultation.
- Responses are invited by 23 November 2026.
- The Strategy aims to support a resilient and competitive European hydrogen value chain and provide stability and predictability for investors.
- It will be developed in parallel with the renewable energy framework to 2040 to align with the EU 2040 climate target and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Consultation launched
The European Commission has launched a four-week call for evidence and a targeted stakeholder consultation to gather input for the upcoming Hydrogen Strategy. The consultation is open to stakeholders, citizens and organisations and will provide input on the scope and content of the strategy that will feed into the Commission's preparations.
Policy aims
The new Hydrogen Strategy will seek to support the development of a resilient and competitive European hydrogen value chain while providing stability and predictability for investors.
Timing and alignment
The strategy is being developed in parallel with the renewable energy framework for the period to 2040 to ensure renewables contribute to achieving the 2040 EU climate target and to address geopolitical pressure to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. Interested parties are invited to submit input by 23 November 2026.
Source: European Commission