Reform of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)

Summary

The report proposes a final phase for the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, increasing its annual budget to €120 million between 2027 and 2034. This aims to support technological innovation and the green transition in critical industrial sectors before the fund is fully phased out by 2038.
10 19.05.2026
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energy
economy
industry
environment
public finance and budget policy
research and intellectual property

Key points

  • The report proposes a final operational phase for the Research Fund for Coal and Steel.
  • The annual budget will be increased to €120 million to support research calls from 2027 until 2034.
  • Research efforts will focus on decarbonization in the steel sector and post-mining issues like methane emission mitigation.
  • The new decision will repeal previous decisions regarding the fund.

Speeches

10 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
0:26 min
17. Research Fund for Coal and Steel: research programme and multiannual technical and financial guidelines (short presentation)
0:16 min
17. Research Fund for Coal and Steel: research programme and multiannual technical and financial guidelines (short presentation)
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