The European Commission published a draft of the new Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (“CISAF”) on 11 March 2025. While the draft has been available for a few weeks, the public consultation remains open until Friday, 25 April 2025, and there is still time for stakeholders to provide input.
The CISAF is set to replace the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (“TCTF”), under which the Czech investment program for strategic sectors was approved, as we informed you on 26 March 2025 and will serve as the key framework for assessing State aid in support of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal. It is expected to apply until 31 December 2030 and is designed to facilitate the transition to a climate-neutral, competitive industrial base.
The scope of the CISAF includes aid for renewable energy deployment, industrial decarbonisation, the manufacturing of clean technology equipment, energy infrastructure, and the production of critical raw materials essential to clean technologies.
All stakeholders – including undertakings – are encouraged to participate and provide feedback. This is a valuable opportunity for companies active in or affected by the covered sectors to influence the final version of the framework, shaping the rules that may directly impact future funding opportunities and the regulatory environment.
We are available to assist clients with understanding the implications of the draft framework and can support the preparation of submissions to the consultation.
The draft CISAF and information on the consultation can be found here.
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