Hickey Institute 2025 Report: Government Aid & Incentives Across Europe

Europe is at a historic turning point in its approach to incentives and industrial policy. What began as short-term crisis measures has evolved into a more permanent framework to strengthen competitiveness, accelerate the green transition, and enhance security. The European Union (EU) and its Member States are deploying new funding streams, relaxing state aid rules, and rolling out landmark policies such as the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Defence Industrial Strategy, and the Net Zero Industry Act.

At the same time, global competition is intensifying. Major policy shifts in the United States, Chinese subsidy practices, and shifting tariff regimes are reshaping trade and investment flows. In response, Europe is blending incentives, regulation, and trade defences to protect its industries and secure its role as a global hub for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and defence technologies

In its new 2025 Europe Government Incentives & State Aid Update, the Hickey Institute offers a comprehensive guide to these changes. Designed for corporate leaders, economic developers, property professionals, and policymakers, the report explores how evolving EU and national frameworks are creating unprecedented opportunities. while demanding sharper alignment with policy priorities.

This is more than an overview of funding programmes. It is a framework for companies to leverage incentives in alignment with climate, digital, and security goals, and for communities to attract investment in a fiercely competitive global landscape.

​Hickey & Associates advises corporate decision-makers to proactively monitor changes, engage policymakers, and adapt strategies to remain competitive. By understanding evolving incentives, industry priorities, and compliance trends, businesses can stay ahead in a highly competitive market.

Learn more about all these trends and shifts by downloading a copy of the Hickey Institute Europe Government Aid & Incentives - 2025 Report today!

Key Insights:

• From InvestEU to the Recovery and Resilience Facility, blended finance models are crowding in private capital and prioritising green and digital projects.

• Permanent state aid flexibilities are boosting investment in hydrogen, EV batteries, carbon capture, and renewables.

• The European Defence Industrial Strategy introduces joint procurement, dual-use technology support, and expanded funding in Central and Eastern Europe.

• Sets the goal for Europe to produce 40% of its strategic clean technologies by 2030, backed by swifter permitting and new financial incentives.

• Europe is linking incentives with tariff measures to defend EVs, steel, and semiconductors whilst supporting domestic production.

• Detailed updates and snapshots across EU countries

• State aid flexibilities are here to stay, industrial policy is becoming more geopolitical, and competition for clean industry investment will intensify.

• And so much more!

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