Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2536(RSP)
Energy-intensive industries
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 3 April 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 3 April 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
3 April 2025 · decision 8
Climate & environment, Resolution
Energy-intensive industries
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text calls for faster permitting, grid investment, and measures to cut energy costs, such as promoting long-term contracts and reducing taxes.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The adopted text adds a recital on technological neutrality and extends the analysis of short-term markets to consider alternative designs. It also adds carbon capture, utilisation and storage as key for hard-to-abate sectors and low-carbon products. Support for clean technologies now includes carbon capture and storage and low-carbon hydrogen, and State aid must be technology neutral.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Industry, Research and Energy
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Giorgio Gori (S&D)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Wouter Beke (EPP), Jana Nagyová (Patriots), Brigitte van den Berg (Renew), Benedetta Scuderi (Greens), Per Clausen (The Left)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 3 Apr 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on energy-intensive industries calls for measures to cut energy costs, speed up permits, boost investment, secure raw materials, and ensure fair trade, while supporting decarbonisation and a just transition.
Tabled for plenary· 27 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the challenges facing energy-intensive industries (EIIs) in the EU, calling for measures to reduce energy costs, accelerate permitting, enhance grid integration, and support decarbonisation while maintaining competitiveness.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
3 April 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 3 Apr 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2025Adopted text TA10-0065/2025
2 April 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
28 March 2025
25 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–6Amendments 7–14Amendments 15–16Amendments 17–24Amendment 25
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2536(RSP)