Important exchange with small business representatives from across 🇪🇺 in our first #SME dialogue. They contribute greatly to the green transition but can struggle with administrative burden and obstacles to innovation. Predictability is key for an enabling business environment.

The truth: there is no clean future without carbon capture & storage, notably for heavy industry. Our promise to Chris Davies / CCS Europe :this is high on the EU agenda. A roadmap to work stronger with industry & member states to boost & invest in this tech is due next week

Today, we're launching a dialogue on the pathway towards 2040. We're recommending that the 2040 climate target should be a 90% emission cut, provided we manage to enhance the just transition for our citizens and the competitiveness of our businesses. ➡️europa.eu/!dYMJ4H

The first EU-wide auction for the production of renewable #hydrogen has received 1️⃣3️⃣2️⃣ bids! €800 million in EU funding will be available for the successful bidders - good luck to those who applied! 🤞 More info on #IF23Auction to come! Stay tuned!

It was a pleasure to spend a day with Daniel Mes at our Sluiskil plant & showcase where 12 million tons of #CO2 will be captured & liquefied in the next 15 years to be then permanently stored on the 🇳🇴 continental shelf. Thank you for the visit, we trust in your commitment!

On the next mandate of the European Commission, Daniel Mes at #CES2024: “The next mandate should be about simplifying regulation, so that we get more investment on the ground.”

The #EUGreenDeal is, and always has been, Europe's growth strategy. Today, we're taking stock of a series of Clean Transition Dialogues aimed at transforming Europe into a clean, resource-efficient, fair, and competitive economy. ↓

Today, I hosted an Automotive Summit with representatives of the industry ACEA and CLEPA. This dialogue is very timely to maintain our climate ambition, the industry’s competitiveness and to push for a fair transition.

We will continue the dialogue with the automotive sector. We will organise joint workshops on: ➡️ steps to boost demand for affordable electric vehicles ➡️a just and competitive transition in the sector ➡️shared milestones for reaching our goals

Inspiring exchange with students in Maastricht today on geopolitics, climate, economy, migration and AI. The 🇪🇺 is facing existential threats to its values and democracy, but its future is up to all of us. It can be shaped. See my full speech here: europa.eu/!KFC79T

Daniel Mes from Commissioner Hoekstra’ s Cabinet is glad to see the efforts and best practices in reducing carbon emissions in #retail and #wholesale as reported in our new study. #netzero #climateaction

Geothermal energy allows communities to harvest their own clean energy- with strategic impact for Europe. It brings lithium to our economy, clean heat to greenhouses & industry, and new sources of base energy (storage). It’s great that a EU alliance for 🌍’s power is emerging.

Het familiebedrijf Damen is wereldleidend in de bouw van schepen voor onze economie & veiligheid. Zij leveren kennis en banen van kwaliteit, ook hier in Vlissingen. Voor team Wopke Hoekstra besprak ik hoe Europa kan helpen in het openen van markten voor dit strategische bedrijf 💪🏻

European Parliament RWE AG Hydrogen Europe European Commission ➡️Daniel Mes: "The 2nd auction is a clear sign that the European Commission means business in terms of #hydrogen investments. Every year it gets bigger and more professional, and it is one more step to build the powerhouse that we want in Europe" #EUH2Week