24 October 2025

Clean Industrial Deal: Can the green transition boost EU competitiveness?

During the Danish Presidency of the EU, Danish Standards is hosting a high-level policy debate gathering EU decision makers and stakeholders. Join our morning event to gain insight into the key elements of the EU's future industrial policy, and to discuss the role of clean technology in Europe's green transition.

The previous Commission introduced several green initiatives, which now need to be implemented. At the same time, we see an increased emphasis on the development, growth and autonomy of European industry. How will this political focus influence the green transition and what will be the impact on European competitiveness?

The event will be opened by high-level speakers from the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs and the European Commission, followed by a debate with distinguished panelists.

The panel debate will focus on the clean tech sector, that is at the heart of Europe’s green transition. The success of the sector depends on a regulatory framework that enables innovation and growth rather than administrative burdens.

Key questions include: How can Europe balance its environmental ambitions while maintaining global competitiveness? How do we leverage EU technological development in international markets? What role should policymakers, industry, and environmental organisations play in shaping these frameworks to accelerate innovation and investment? How can we ensure that the green transition is an opportunity rather than a burden for European industry?

Why should you participate?

Participants will gain valuable insights from key decision-makers. They will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on the future of European industrial policy, network with stakeholders, and learn how standardisation and innovation can enhance competitiveness in the clean tech sector.

The hybrid event is for free. 

Target group

The event will bring together a diverse audience from across Denmark’s business landscape, including representatives from SMEs, large corporations, NGOs, and industry associations, including members of Danish Standards' various networks. 

Agenda

  • 08:30 - 09:00 - Welcome coffee and croissants
  • 09:00 - 09:05 - Welcome address / Jens Heiede, CEO, Danish Standards
  • 09:05 - 09:15 - Opening speech  / Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice President, European Commission (TBC)
  • 09:15 - 09:25 - Opening speech / Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Denmark (TBC) 
  • 09:25 - 09:50 - Panel discussion / Moderated by Ditte Brasso Sørensen, Think Tank EUROPA
      • President of CEN CENELEC (TBC)
      • Kira Marie Peter-Hansen, MEP, SF, Vice President Greens (TBC)
      • Maria Skou, Director, Danish Standards
      • Laura Klitgaard, President, Danish Society of Engineers (TBC)
      • Patrick ten Brink, Secretary General, European Environmental Bureau (TBC)
      • Kristian Jensen, CEO, Green Power Denmark (TBC)
  • 09:50 - 10:00 - Closing remarks / Ditte Brasso Sørensen, Think Tank EUROPA

Contact

Solvej Dam Karlslund
Solvej Dam Karlslund Europapolitisk konsulent | European Policy Consultant
International & EU Politik
E: sk@ds.dk
T: 39 96 61 73

Signup

Date and time: 24 October from 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Online and at Danish Standards, 12. Floor, Portland Towers, Göteborg Plads 1, DK 2150 Nordhavn