The Austrian National Council recently passed the 'Federal Act on the Funding of Renewable Hydrogen of Non-Biogenic Origin (Hydrogen Funding Act - WFöG),' allocating €820 million to support the construction of new plants for renewable hydrogen production in Austria. This initiative aims to enhance climate neutrality and increase the share of renewable hydrogen in the country. Moreover, several European countries, including Germany, France, Italy, and others, are jointly working on the 'Important Project of Common European Interest' (IPCEI Hy2Infra) to expand hydrogen infrastructure. This initiative involves investing €6.9 billion in public funds to mobilize additional private investments, focusing on various aspects of the hydrogen value chain such as electrolysers, pipelines, storage facilities, and port infrastructure. The European Commission approved the IPCEI Hy2Infra, emphasizing its role in providing investment incentives and ensuring successful projects. The repayment mechanism for aid recipients underlines the commitment to generating additional net income. Both the Austrian WFöG and the European IPCEI Hy2Infra initiatives aim to accelerate the development of hydrogen infrastructure, aligning with national and EU climate and energy targets. While significant progress has been made, legal issues related to European regulations and state aid laws still need resolution to advance the hydrogen industry and achieve a sustainable energy system based on renewable sources.