H2START at the Fourth Budapest Hydrogen Summit
At the fourth Budapest Hydrogen Summit, the Bulgarian Hydrogen, Fuel Cell and Energy Storage Association (BGH2A) joined regional leaders in pushing for tailored hydrogen strategies that reflect the specific needs of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Representing the Horizon Europe-funded H2START project, BGH2A emphasized the importance of cross-border cooperation and flexible policy frameworks to unlock the region’s hydrogen potential. Stakeholders across the CEE region voiced concerns over the current EU regulatory framework, which often slows development rather