France and Germany are divided over the development of the clean industry in Europe
With its industrial acceleration proposal, the European Commission is seeking to revitalise industry while limiting greenhouse gas emissions. But the EU's two biggest economies disagree on how to achieve this.
The European Union's ambition to become a major player in the clean industry will be put to the test as lawmakers and member states negotiate the final version of the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). The proposed law, unveiled in March, aims to encourage the adoption of less polluting manufacturing processes by setting quotas for low-carbon public procurement and rules on "Made in Europe" products.
The IAA has sparked a heated debate, with France pushing for stricter protectionist measures to support European industries, while Germany fears retaliation from trade partners. The proposal seeks to boost the EU's manufacturing sector to 20% of the economy by 2035 and reduce dependence on foreign competitors.
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