The European Commission's Clean Industrial Deal aims to simplify state aid rules to boost investments in clean technologies and industrial decarbonisation. To effectively transition to a low-carbon economy, Europe needs a diverse energy mix that includes nuclear energy alongside renewables like wind and solar. Nuclear power can provide clean firm power to meet the energy-intensive needs of sectors like steel and cement, complementing variable renewables and reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports. For successful industrial decarbonisation, the EU's State Aid Framework should take a technology-neutral approach, supporting various clean energy solutions such as nuclear power, CCS, and clean hydrogen. Nuclear energy, especially through small modular reactors, can deliver both clean electricity and high-temperature heat, reducing emissions from industrial facilities. However, the current framework sidelines nuclear energy and imposes rigid timelines that hinder new projects. CATF recommends deploying financing mechanisms, flexible deadlines, and equal funding for nuclear energy to ensure its competitiveness. Long-term contracts like PPAs and CfDs could stabilize energy costs for industries, with nuclear energy offering a reliable and cost-effective solution. Strengthening Europe's nuclear energy supply chain is crucial to avoid reliance on foreign suppliers and bolster energy independence. In conclusion, embracing nuclear energy alongside renewables is vital for Europe's industrial transformation, and strategic support is needed to unlock nuclear energy's full potential in achieving a low-carbon economy future.