As Europe pushes to accelerate its battery supply chain, 2026 is seeing a growing volume of regulation at both EU and national level. While these frameworks are designed to support investment and speed up project delivery, many companies are navigating a fragmented and fast-moving landscape, with differing interpretations, timelines and requirements across jurisdictions. This session provides a clear view of what has been introduced, what remains uncertain, and how policy is playing out in practice across the value chain. ' Key developments under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) ' How EU-level policy is translating ' or diverging ' at national level ' Where companies are facing challenges in interpretation, compliance and permitting timelines ' Whether funding and support mechanisms are accessible in practice ' and where gaps remain ' What is still expected this year, and how can the industry prepare?