European Economic and Social Committee champions sodium batteries for Europe’s industrial and energy future

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:32:27 +0000

EESC rapporteurs Paul RÜBIG and Hervé JEANNIN (from left to right) © EU/EESC

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) considers sodium batteries a strategically important technology for Europe and calls for them to become a key element of the EU’s industrial strategy, as highlighted during the Committee’s plenary session debate on the potential of these batteries, held on 19 February, and in its latest adopted opinion.