On the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework of measures for the acceleration of industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors and amending Regulations (EU) 2018/1724, (EU) 2024/1735 and (EU) 2024/3110
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Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety · Rapporteur: Mathilde Androuët
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The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety proposes amendments to a proposed regulation to accelerate industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors. It adds circularity projects, joint energy-intensive and clean-technology decarbonisation projects, and maritime manufacturing to the framework.¶¶¶ It sets Union origin and low-carbon content requirements for steel, concrete, aluminium and electric vehicles, and raises the minimum shares. It also adds sectoral action plans and rules on acceleration areas, permits and public support.¶¶¶
Committee position. The committee proposes amendments to add circularity, joint decarbonisation and maritime manufacturing to the framework, strengthen Union origin and low-carbon requirements, and add sectoral action plans and rules on acceleration areas and permits.¶¶¶
Key points
- Adds circularity and resource efficiency as objectives, and defines circularity projects by reference to Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2486.¶¶
- Adds joint energy-intensive industry and clean-technology decarbonisation projects to the regulation's scope and definitions, and makes them eligible for the permit-granting rules of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735.¶¶¶
- Adds maritime manufacturing (shipbuilding, repair, maintenance, recycling and equipment) to the strategic sectors and requires the Commission to assess Union origin and low-carbon requirements for it by delegated act.¶¶¶
- Requires the Commission to adopt sectoral action plans setting objectives and implementation pathways for each industrial sector and value chain.¶¶¶
- Replaces the competent authority with a single point of contact for permit-granting, makes the single application optional, and keeps installation-specific permits and environmental assessments separate.¶¶¶
- Requires member states to designate industrial manufacturing acceleration areas within 12 months of entry into force, prioritising decarbonisation and circularity projects and avoiding protected sites where possible.¶¶¶
- Requires member states to consider water availability, climate risks and renewable energy supply when designating acceleration areas, and to involve regional and local authorities and communities.¶¶¶
- Requires an aggregated baseline permit for each acceleration area, covering commonly required permits but excluding installation-specific permits and environmental assessments.¶¶¶
- Raises the minimum shares of low-carbon and Union origin steel, concrete and aluminium in buildings, infrastructure and vehicles, with concrete shares rising over time and minimum recycled content.¶¶¶
- Raises Union origin requirements for electric vehicle components and batteries, including higher ex-works price ratios and more battery components, and removes off-vehicle charging hybrid electric vehicles from the scope.¶¶¶
- Requires member states to apply Union origin and low-carbon requirements to at least 90% of the national budget for public support schemes under Annex II and 100% under Annex III.¶
- Empowers the Commission to adopt delegated acts on project criteria, performance classes, cost differences and Union origin requirements, and shortens the review cycle to two years.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Energy-intensive industries and clean-technology providers: their joint decarbonisation projects gain access to faster permit-granting and strategic project status.¶¶¶
- Maritime manufacturing: shipbuilding, repair and equipment makers may face future Union origin and low-carbon requirements set by delegated act.¶¶¶
- Construction, automotive and maritime sectors: they face higher minimum shares of low-carbon and Union origin steel, concrete and aluminium.¶¶¶
- Vehicle manufacturers: they must meet higher Union origin thresholds for components, batteries and e-powertrains to qualify for public procurement and support.¶¶¶
- Member states: they must designate acceleration areas, set up single points of contact and apply requirements to public support schemes.¶¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- At least 20% of Union gross domestic product from manufacturing by 2035.¶
- 45 days from receipt of an application to acknowledge completeness or request missing information.¶
- At least 50% of steel used must be low-carbon and of Union origin.¶¶
- Concrete and mortar: 20% low-carbon and Union origin on entry into force, 30% after 3 years and 50% after 5 years, with recycled content of 10%, 15% and 25%.¶¶
- At least 40% of aluminium used must be low-carbon and of Union origin.¶¶
- Vehicle components excluding battery: at least 80% of ex-works price from the Union.¶¶¶
- E-powertrain components: at least 80% of ex-works price from the Union.¶¶¶
- Public support schemes: requirements apply to at least 90% of the national budget under Annex II and 100% under Annex III.¶