On 14 April 2026, the European Commission approved a Czech state support programme aimed at accelerating investments linked to the green and industrial transition (“Scheme“). The Scheme is designed to support companies undertaking projects that contribute to decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and the development of cleaner industrial processes, helping to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of the Czech economy. The non-confidential version of the decision on the Scheme will be made available under the case number SA.119368 in the State aid register on the Commission’s competition website once any confidentiality issues have been resolved.

The Programme enables public support for strategic investments with a positive climate and environmental impact, particularly in energy‑intensive sectors and manufacturing. By lowering investment risk and improving access to financing, the scheme is intended to mobilise private capital, speed up the deployment of low‑carbon technologies, and support companies in adapting to new regulatory and market expectations linked to the EU Green Deal.

The Commission notes that the programme supports key EU policy objectives, including the transition to a climate‑neutral economy, the modernisation of industrial production, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In practice, the measure gives Czech companies greater certainty to plan and implement long‑term transformation projects, while reinforcing the EU’s strategic autonomy in key industrial value chains.