The European Commission has thrown its weight behind the use of hydrogen as the optimal solution to decarbonise the steel sector with its European Steel and Metals Action Plan and Clean Industrial Deal. This approach aims to promote the deployment of clean hydrogen in the metals industry, identifying it as the leading option to reduce carbon emissions in steel production. The plan also recognizes hydrogen as a key source for generating high-temperature heat, potentially replacing natural gas in various metals sectors. The Commission emphasizes the need for both renewable and low-carbon hydrogen to drive the decarbonization of heavy industry. In line with this, a Delegated Act is set to be introduced to establish flexible regulations supporting the production of low-carbon hydrogen. While the Commission's support for hydrogen is clear, questions linger around the specific technology choices and funding mechanisms that will drive this transition towards a cleaner industrial sector.