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Opening speech by President von der Leyen at the Clean Tech Industry Dialogue

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiOpening speech by President von der Leyen at the Clean Tech Industry Dialogue

ContextOpening speech at the third Clean Tech Industry Dialogue with renewables, battery and steel firms; the European Commission proposes EU policies and wants clean industries to grow in Europe.

Why it mattersVon der Leyen presents STEP funding and grids to support European clean industries.

Problems raised
  1. Clean tech industries face geopolitical and climate pressure.
  2. Energy costs remain high after the crisis.
  3. Investment in critical technologies is insufficient.
Solutions proposed
  1. Mobilise investment in critical technologies through STEP.
  2. Invest in smart grids and energy storage.
  3. Hold regular dialogues with industry, workers and finance.
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