A project in a less developed or transition region or a Just Transition Fund territory, eligible under cohesion rules, is recognised as strategic on a written request once the award procedure has run -- with no formal application.
Promoters of cohesion-funded projects in less developed and transition regions and Just Transition Fund territories are given a right, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 13(4), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by competent authority, per project. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
award procedure completed for a project eligible under cohesion policy rules
A project in a less developed or transition region or a Just Transition Fund territory, eligible under cohesion rules, is recognised as strategic on a written request once the award procedure has run -- with no formal application.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
Net-zero technology manufacturing projects corresponding to a net-zero technology, located in ‘less developed and transition regions’ and Just Transition Fund territories and eligible for funding under cohesion policy rules shall be, after the award procedure has been completed, recognised by Member States as net-zero strategic projects under Article 14(3) upon the written request of the project promoter without the project promoter having to submit a formal application under Article 14(2).
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