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Strengthening European Industrial Sovereignty and Decarbonization

Summary

A proposal to strengthen European industrial sovereignty by enforcing strict 'Made in Europe' rules, protecting against carbon leakage, and regulating foreign investments in strategic sectors.
10 22.06.2026
Other
trade
energy
economy
transport
environment
social policy
administrative law
public administration
business and competition
public finance and budget policy

Key points

  • The proposal aims to increase the share of manufacturing in the EU's GDP to at least 25% by 2035.
  • Strict 'Made in Europe' rules are proposed, requiring a minimum of 60% added value and substantial transformation within the Union.
  • Foreign direct investments in strategic sectors should be subject to conditions, such as ensuring technology transfer and the employment of a majority of Union workers.
  • Public procurement for steel should require at least 25% low-carbon and Union-origin content, increasing to 50% by 2035.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework of measures for the acceleration of industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors and amending Regulations (EU) 2018/1724, (EU) 2024/1735 and (EU) 2024/3110
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