EU ambassadors to debate ‘Made in Europe’ and low-carbon rules

The Industrial Accelerator Act would use public purchasing and subsidies to support industrial products that are both cleaner and made in Europe. Its provisions on “Made in EU” eligibility and low-carbon requirements are among the most contested parts of the proposal.

The Irish EU presidency had hoped to secure member states’ backing by late September. It is now working from a third compromise text, but governments have yet to reach an agreement.

A minority of member states led by France want the list of countries treated as European kept as short as possible, directing as much public money as they can toward European companies.