Insights from the European Commission

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Recording of Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | The smarter E Europe | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 20:19 .

Dr. Rudolf Kempener
Member of Cabinet
European Commission
Belgium

Hydrogen technology and supply have been gaining strategic importance globally. In a context of climate change, supply chain crisis and war, the yet young technology has been put on top of the agenda of all the big economic zones. Europe's first move has been answered by actions of China and lead to reaction by the USA. The session discusses what policy makers should do and effectively do, how industry adapts and adopts, and how this translates into industrial action.

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