Revive Europe’s battery value chain
A Battery Deal for Europe
A Battery Deal for Europe is set to influence Brussels’ decision-making, offering concrete and actionable, and coordinated solutions to build a robust, future-ready European battery ecosystem.
It sets out the urgent priorities to revive Europe’s battery value chain, not only driving innovation and investment, but also delivering value and security to workers, communities, and industries.
Our Pillars
INNOVATE
Support European breakthrough research in advanced battery technologies while also investing in innovations
PRODUCE
Mobilize ramp-up and scale-up support across the European value chain
BUY
Boost demand for EU-made batteries through incentive frameworks
SECURE
Strengthen trade instruments to counter unfair competition or dumping practices, while strategically diversifying raw material sources in Europe
Signatories
They have joined RECHARGE and BEPA on a pledge to revive Europe’s battery value chain
What our signatories say
Victor Trapp
Fraunhofer Battery Alliance
"Fraunhofer, major applied research RTO with our Battery Alliance provides battery innovation well embedded in the European battery R&I ecosystem fully supports the Battery Deal!"
Patrik Johansson
Battery2030+
"Europe must act strong and now! The battery area is complex but the Battery Deal allows us to navigate and align for the future of the European citizen."
Caglayan Cagri Kusku
TianPower Shenzhen tech.
"I had a chance to listen Ms. ILKA von Dalwigk during the Hungarian Battery Days conference and I would like sign up here. Thank you."
Margherita Moreno
senior researcher at ENEA
"Europe should not give up on the battery race. Our future is at stake."
carine Davoisne
assistant professor at UPJV
"the future of the battery field in Europe resides in the colaboration of researchers and companies at the european level to tackle limitations and allow innovation"
Serena Cussen
Full Professor in Materials Chemistry at University College Dublin
"Batt4EU has catalysed vital partnerships; continuity is critical. Batteries are key to Europe’s clean energy security & industry. Batt4EU 2.0 is essential to remain competitive"
Sougrati Moulay Tahar
Dr at RS2E
"EU must continue investing in battery research across all applications— EVs, BSS, Electronics— to not miss the strategic opportunity this field represents for the continent."
Álvaro Manjón Fernández
Project Manager at FUNDACION TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION
"A robust European battery deal is vital to keep us at the forefront of both research excellence and industrial relevance."
Sajid Alvi
Chalmers Entrepreneurial Fellow at Chalmers Next Labs
"Mined, refined, synthesized, and manufactured in Europe is the only way to win the battery ecosystem."
Anish Raj Kathribail
Research Scientist at IFE
"I think the proposed a battery deal is good and I fully support this."
Dirk De Weer
Private Person at Private Person
"I support the "Battery Deal for Europe" as it presents concrete, actionable and coordinated solutions to build a robust, future-ready European battery ecosystem."
Jan Vejbor
Cluster Executive Manager at Czech Battery Cluster
"Following my 15 year career in e-mobility and battery connected jibs and associations, I fully support this initiative."
Valentin GULIE
Bid manager at Leclanche
"I joined the pledge for a Battery 🔋 Deal for Europe"
Valery Kuzmenok
Auditor at Entrepreneur
"Financial audit."
Pacome Magnin
Innovation Director at Siemens Digital Industry Software
"A EU-wide coordination is critical to build an EU battery industry, considering its regional, competitive and societal specificities."
Halil KAYAK
Energy Systems Executive at Exitcom Recycling GMBH
"Energy Manager at Exitcom Recycling, Halil Kayak acts as the project lead and contact person for the strategic Kocaeli facility."
Martin Karlsson
Executive Director Research Center for Advanced Battery Technology at Luleå university of Technology
"Do we want to lead the next industrial era — or adapt to someone else’s?"
GÜLÜZAR AYDOĞDU
PhD Researcher & Energy Systems Engineer (Battery Sustainability) at Kocaeli University – Energy Systems Engineering (PhD Researcher)
"I support a unified and sustainable European battery ecosystem built on transparency, circularity and innovation."
Dr. Carlos Ziebert
Leader of the Group Batteries - Calorimetry and Safety at KIT
"As an expert for battery safety I support the pledge for the European Battery Deal."
Jukka Salmela
Business Development Manager at Individual
"We will make our Batteries!"
Kinga Timaru-Kast
Director, Public Affairs & Communications at RECHARGE
"This initiative - if implemented, will secure Europe’s place as a global leader in sustainable batteries — driving industrial renewal, climate progress, sovereignty."
Lukas Gold
Senior Researcher at Fraunhofer ISC
"Its about time! We need to address key needs of electrificiation and enable a green transition. Regenerative energy production needs storage capabilities"
Patrik Johansson
Professor at Uppsala University
"Next generation batteries are the future but they should be European!"
Patrick de Metz
Saft
"We are proud to join the pledge! Saft confirms its commitment to building an innovative & resilient European battery manufacturing industry, and supports a Buy European initiative!"
Sigmund Kielland
Senior advisor at Multiconsult
"Batteries are too important to not be a key focus in a prosperous European future!"
Benedicte Fasmer Waaler
Special advisor at Innovation Norway
"I strongly support the vision of a robust, future-ready European battery ecosystem, not only from a professional view point but as a citizen of Europe."
Francis Kinyanjui
Researcher at SINTEF AS
"The ambitious Battery Deal for Europe : a strong, sustainable battery industry is vital for green jobs, energy security, and cleantech leadership. Scope, Speed, Scale are key!"
Edel Sheridan
SINTEF Energy
"Batteries are and will be central to the functioning of our energy and transport systems. It is key that Europe can innovate, produce, integrate and recycle batteries."
Andreas Hutter
co-director Battery Innovation Hub at CSEM
"The international race for innovative battery systems is on. To stay competitive, we need the right tools and equal chances. As such, this deal is a must for Europe."
Giffin Jürgen
Science Project Manager at Dr.
"Localized markets strengthen global markets by resilience and competion."
Andrey Golubkov
Lead Researcher at Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH
"Batteries are key technology of today and even more in the future. Each year products switch from conventional to battery power. Each year batteries enable new kind of product."
Chris Heron
Secretary General at E-Mobility Europe
"Europe’s electric vehicle transition needs a resilient local battery value chain to be a full socioeconomic success. We have shared urgency to act now!"
Manoharan Aaruththiran Thambippillai
Postdoc at University of Southern Denmark
"I support creating batteries that deliver peak performance while minimizing environmental impact through responsible sourcing and circular recycling practices.”"
Lucas Meik
Project Manager at Future Battery Forum
"I support the Battery Deal for Europe: its Innovate–Produce–Buy–Secure plan boosts EU battery R&D, scale-up and demand, safeguarding jobs, sustainability and strategic autonomy."
Raquel Ferret
Business Development Director at CIC energigume
"Making real the role of batteries in the decarbonisation scenario"
Rene Planteu
Researcher at Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH
"The Battery Deal is essential for Europe's future. At BATTCAVE, we advance battery safety research to strengthen innovation and competitiveness across the value chain."
Guenter Prochart
Team Leader Power & Components – Battery Group at Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH
"A strong, self-sufficient battery value chain is key to Europe’s sovereignty while forstering technological innovation and sustainable industrial growth."
Dino Hrvanovc
Senior Researcher at Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH
"a full support for the battery reaseach"
Tazdin Amietszajew
Professor in Smart Batteries at Coventry University
""A Battery Deal for Europe" sends a strong message, with clear actionable points addressing the challenges we're facing at these crucial moments for the European Battery Value Chai"
Silvia Bodoardo
Professor at Politecnico di Torino
"Investing in batteries means investing in people — in their ideas, their skills, and the Europe they will build."
Miguel RUEDA PARACHE
Head of Quality Area Transportation & Operations at Dätwyler
"Support a sustainable battery production and an increasing level of recyclability."
Marisa Falco
Lab technician at Politecnico di Torino
"clean energy, stop the war, stop racism"
Antonio Martins
Researcher at Individual
"Without batteries sustainable development will not be reached"
Barbara Adamska
President of the Board at Polish Energy Storage Association
"Europe has know-how and markets for a full battery value chain. The Battery Deal gives us the framework, and we are committed to turning potential into industrial strength."
Johan Blondelle
NA at NA
"Joining forces across the full value chain covering all applications is exactly what the European battery sector needs. A Battery Deal could not have come at a more crucial time!"
Rannou Patrice
CNRS Director of Research at CNRS/UMR5279-LEPMI (CNRS/Grenoble-INP/UGA/USMB) Lab.
"A Battery deal for Europe will be instrumental to fulfill UN SDG#7 & toward a climate-neutral European continent by 2050, boosting its competitiveness while serving its people."
Marie Latour
CEO at Kainotomics SRL
"It is time Europe take the lead on its Battery future!"
Oscar Miguel
Deputy Director at CIDETEC Energy Storage
"Europe must be bold: build on today’s progress to scale, innovate and secure a full battery value chain—creating jobs, resilience and climate impact. The Battery Deal starts now."
Jasmin Smajic
Engineering Team Leader at Hitachi Energy
"Batteries are the cornerstone of the green energy transition. Building a strong, competitive battery supply chain is critical for Europe's energy independence."
Grace Midgley
Senior Conference Producer at The Battery Show Europe
"As someone deeply engaged in the European battery industry, I believe the Battery Deal is a crucial initiative to address the challenges we face and unlock new opportunities"
Liisa-Marie Stenbäck
Managing Director at Recser Oy
"We support the Battery Deal for Europe – a strong local battery industry creates the market circularity needs, where recycled raw materials can truly return to new batteries."
Justo Garcia
Head of Financing Strategy at Orano Batteries
"“Battery Deal for Europe” is crucial for Europe to develop its industrial sovereignty, ensure secure and sustainable access to strategic raw materials, and master key technologies."
Sebastien PATOUX
Head of Battery Technologies Department at CEA
"This Battery Deal for Europe initiative is a need for the whole battery community for given us the opportunity to be competitive as much as possible."
Soudain Fred
Co founder at Consense
"Let’s make Europe the best place for a circular battery economy"
Gloesener Daniel
Consultant at Daniel Gloesener
"Nice and powerful initiative, congratulations!"
Thomas Otuszewski
Business director at CLERENS
"A battery deal is a vital strategy for Europe. Building our own capacity to produce batteries from A-Z is the only way to envisage a truly independent Europe."
Jean Paul Gueneau de Mussy
Director at European Lithium Institute
"eLi, the upstream battery value chain R&I association, proudly supports a united Battery Deal for Europe — driving responsible competitiveness, growth, resilience, and innovation."
Patrick Clerens
Secretary General at The Energy Storage Europe Association
"Europe must recognise the central role of batteries for stationary energy storage and therefore for cheap electricity. The deal shows the way for a strong, EU battery supply chain."
Fabrice Stassin
Secretary General at Bepa
"Europe has all the ingredients to lead in sustainable batteries — world-class research, skilled talent, and strong industrial know-how. What we now need is coordinated action and policy alignment to turn that potential into lasting global leadership. A Battery Deal for Europe is both a call to action and a framework for collaboration. "
Ilka Von Dalwigk
Director General at Recharge
"Europe’s battery future can not be shaped in silos, only through shared ambition. Only by acting together, and based on a robust foundation of innovation, sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness, we will shape Europe’s battery future. "