NHF supports the European Commission’s overall problem description and suggested solution. Lengthy permit-granting procedures, insufficient access to affordable and clean energy and lack of demand for clean industrial products delay investments in industrial decarbonisation. It is vital that the EU, including EEA, preserves strategic industries and avoids developing new dependencies in its decarbonisation efforts. Supporting decarbonisation investments will safeguard a resilient energy and industry sector while maintaining the path towards net-zero by 2050.