Abstract: It is pointed out that the global warming observed over the last decades has been caused primarily by combustion of fossil fuels, the main product of which is carbon dioxide (CO2), whose content has grown significantly since the start of the Industrial Revolution. This leads to sudden climate changes producing natural cataclysms of varied nature, the intensity of which is expected to increase sharply. Successful counteraction to humanity is in the rapid development of the hydrogen economy through cooperation between the industry, the academic community, the state and the regulatory bodies of the individual countries, both on a pan-European and global scale. In this regard, the concept has been clarified and the implementation of strictly programmed phases concerning the strategy for the development of the hydrogen economy has already been started. The role of subsidies in the complex process of provision with hydrogen stations for charging hydrogen vehicles and energy systems, their distribution and technological and price optimization is considered. The ultimate goal of the Europe 2020 strategy is a gradual transition to an inclusive and low-carbon economy for a steadily rising reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and mainly CO2 by 2050. This will allow the environment to be healthier for society, and innovation will provide enormous technological opportunities for European and world economies. At the same time, the role and responsibility of the industry will grow by increasing proximity to the fuel elements and hydrogen technology market, and the roles of state and regulatory authorities will grow, too. It is underlined that bringing together a variety of sources will increase the resources that are indispensable to unleash the potential of fuel elements and propulsion technologies. In addition to traditional funding schemes, development and more adapted mechanisms for the market introduction of fuel elements and hydrogen technologies are underway. Additional strategies for implementing research, including developments for advanced low carbon technologies, are in progress. Attention is drawn to the strategic and technological objectives of transforming European energy and transport systems into cleaner, more efficient and more market-savvy ways to take advantage of the properties of hydrogen as a non-polluting environment.