As one of the key deliverables of the Clean Industrial Deal, on 25 June 2025, the European Commission adopted a new State aid framework, the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), replacing the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework.
CISAF sets out provisions for the following types of aid measures:
- Measures to accelerate the rollout of clean energy.
- Measures to support electricity costs for energy-intensive users.
- Measures to facilitate industrial decarbonisation.
- Measures to ensure sufficient manufacturing capacity in clean technologies.
- Measures to de-risk private investments.
FuelsEurope contributed to the consultation process, emphasising the crucial role of renewable, recycled carbon and low-carbon fuels in achieving climate neutrality, energy security, and affordability, while safeguarding industrial competitiveness.
We have highlighted the need for a clear, predictable, and streamlined framework for beneficiaries, aligned with existing EU legislation to prevent regulatory overlap and avoid competition distortions. Maintaining a level playing field across all technologies capable of contributing meaningfully to the EU’s net-zero ambition is essential to promote market-based solutions, ensure flexibility for Member States, and prevent structural imbalances.