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Where the law stands, Dossier 2023/0081(COD)

Establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)

· First reading

A proposed EU law. Parliament and the Council must agree on the same text: Parliament adopts its position, then negotiates with the Council.

Where it stands

Published as law

Completed: published in the Official Journal on 28 June 2024 and now EU law.

  1. Referred to committee(done) 8 May 2023
  2. Committee work(done) Report adopted 25 October 2023
  3. Tabled for plenary(done) 7 November 2023
  4. Negotiations with the Council(done) Deal approved in committee 22 February 2024
  5. Plenary vote(done) Adopted 25 April 2024
  6. Published as law(done) 28 June 2024

No plenary decision on this dossier is in our records yet.

Who works on it

Lead committee
Industry, Research and Energy
Christian Ehler (EPP)
Paolo Borchia (ID), Tsvetelina Penkova (S&D), Mep #96713 (ECR), Christophe Grudler (Renew), Damien Carême (Greens), Marc Botenga (The Left)
Committees giving an opinion
  • Transport and Tourism· rapporteurMep #197453 (Greens)
  • International Trade· rapporteurMep #125043 (S&D)
  • Budgets

The text, version by version

Newest first.

  1. Adopted by Parliament· 25 Apr 2024

    Adopted text TA9-0378/2024

    AI summary:Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation establishes a framework to strengthen Europe's manufacturing of net-zero technologies, aiming to boost competitiveness and support the green transition.

    What changed since Adopted text TA9-0401/2023 →

  2. Adopted by Parliament· 21 Nov 2023

    Adopted text TA9-0401/2023

    AI summary:Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation aims to strengthen the EU's manufacturing of net-zero technologies, setting benchmarks for production capacity and streamlining permitting.

    What changed since Report A9-0343/2023 →

  3. Tabled for plenary· 7 Nov 2023

    Report A9-0343/2023

    AI summary:Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation establishing a framework to strengthen Europe's net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem. It sets targets for manufacturing capacity, streamlines permitting, promotes public procurement and auctions favoring sustainable and resilient products, and introduces measures for skills and innovation.

    What changed since Draft report (ITRE) →

  4. Committee draft· 26 May 2023

    Draft report (ITRE)

    AI summary:The draft report amends the Commission's proposal for a Net Zero Industry Act regulation. It redefines net-zero technologies, sets a 25% global demand benchmark, introduces Net-Zero Industry Valleys, and adds provisions on innovation and competitiveness.

Committee opinions: Opinion (TRAN), Draft opinion (INTA), Draft opinion (TRAN), Opinion (INTA), Opinion (REGI), Opinion (IMCO), Opinion (ECON), Draft opinion (EMPL), Opinion (ENVI), Draft opinion (ECON), Opinion (EMPL)

Timeline

Newest first.

Outcome 2 steps

  1. 28 June 2024

    Published in the Official Journal

    The act is now EU law.

  2. 13 June 2024

    Signed by the Presidents of Parliament and the Council

    The last step before the act is published in the Official Journal.

Plenary stage 2 steps

  1. 25 April 2024

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 25 Apr 2024 Adopted text TA9-0378/2024Report A9-0343/2023

  2. 25 April 2024

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 25 Apr 2024 Council / Commission text C9-0062/2023Report A9-0343/2023

Negotiations with the Council 2 steps

  1. 22 February 2024

    Committee approved the deal reached with the Council

    The provisional agreement from the trilogues goes to the whole Parliament for a vote.

  2. 21 November 2023

    Parliament opened negotiations with the Council

    After its vote Parliament sent the file back to committee, so that its negotiators can seek a compromise text with the Council (in “trilogues”).

Plenary stage 3 steps

  1. 21 November 2023

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 21 Nov 2023 Adopted text TA9-0401/2023Council / Commission text C9-0062/2023Report A9-0343/2023

  2. 20 November 2023

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 20 Nov 2023 Council / Commission text C9-0062/2023Report A9-0343/2023

  3. 7 November 2023

    Report tabled for plenary

    This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.

    Report A9-0343/2023

Committee stage 14 steps

  1. 25 October 2023

    Committee vote: report adopted

    ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.

  2. 20 September 2023

    ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs) adopted its opinion

    The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.

    Opinion (ECON)

  3. 20 September 2023

    REGI (Regional Development) adopted its opinion

    The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.

    Opinion (REGI)

  4. 20 September 2023

    ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) adopted its opinion

    The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.

    Opinion (ENVI)

  5. 19 September 2023

    IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) adopted its opinion

    The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.

    Opinion (IMCO)

  6. 19 September 2023

    EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs) adopted its opinion

    The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.

    Opinion (EMPL)

  7. 19 July 2023

    TRAN (Transport and Tourism) adopted its opinion

    The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.

    Opinion (TRAN)

  8. 19 July 2023

    INTA (International Trade) adopted its opinion

    The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.

    Opinion (INTA)

  9. 22 June 2023

    Draft opinion from TRAN (Transport and Tourism)

    An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.

    Draft opinion (TRAN)

  10. 6 June 2023

    Draft opinion from ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs)

    An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.

    Draft opinion (ECON)

  11. 1 June 2023

    Draft opinion from INTA (International Trade)

    An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.

    Draft opinion (INTA)

  12. 31 May 2023

    Draft opinion from EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs)

    An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.

    Draft opinion (EMPL)

  13. 26 May 2023

    Draft report published

    The rapporteur’s first text in ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.

    Draft report (ITRE)

  14. 8 May 2023

    Referred to the ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) committee

    The lead committee prepares the report; TRAN (Transport and Tourism), INTA (International Trade), BUDG (Budgets) give an opinion.

Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2023/0081(COD)