‘Made in Europe’ and low-carbon rules up for debate as EU eyes industrial law deal

EU deputy ambassadors will on Wednesday (11 November) debate two of the most contested parts of the bloc’s flagship industrial law, which sets “Made in EU” and low-carbon rules for products bought with public money.The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) aims to use public contracts and subsidies to create steady demand for cleaner, European-made industrial products. But disagreement over which countries count as ‘European’ has delayed the file. The current Irish EU presidency, which had hoped to get member states on board by late September, is now on its third compromise text and still has no deal.A minority of member states led by France want the list kept as short as possible, to steer as much public money as they can towards European companies. To read this story, log in or subscribeEnjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a subscriber for as low as €1,75 per week.Read without limitsAlready a subscriber? Login