Clean Industrial Deal

With the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF), the European Union defines its long-term budget – and with it, its political priorities for the years to come. In July 2025, the European Commission published its proposal for the MFF 2028-2034, and long and protracted negotiations will follow. Policy makers now have the opportunity to scale up ambi­tion and deliver on climate, social, economic and security objectives. With this web dossier, we want to give an overview over the different topics EU policy makers will need to address, and give space for commentary and analysis on the MFF.

The Clean Industrial Deal is the flagship project of the European Commission for the legislative term 2024-2029. Aiming to decarbonise and grow European industries, it covers a wide range of political projects, from renewable energies to state aid, and from international partnerships to the circular economy. Does this mark a new step towards a green economy in Europe? What aspects of the Clean Industrial Deal need particular attention to foster a green transformation? With this web dossier, we want to investigate this political megaproject, develop insights and share critical commentary.