In May 2025, members of the Westwood Hydrogen team shared insights from their Hydrogen White Paper at the Green Hydrogen Forum in Amsterdam. The forum emphasized the need for a practical and realistic approach to European hydrogen, highlighting supportive regulations, essential funding, focused end-use cases, and infrastructure development. The event underscored the challenges the hydrogen market faces post-hype cycle and the importance of advancing projects amidst regulatory uncertainties. Notable regulatory updates in the Netherlands and France showcased a balance between ambitious targets and market realities, emphasizing incremental scaling and domestic production. Funding initiatives in Spain and Bavaria further illustrated the financial support for renewable hydrogen projects, indicating a positive momentum in the European hydrogen landscape. However, challenges persist in identifying practical end-use sectors like maritime transport, calling for continued developments and regulatory frameworks to drive large-scale adoption. Overall, the article presents a positive outlook on the European hydrogen market, highlighting progress, challenges, and the ongoing commitment to advancing renewable and low-carbon hydrogen technologies.