Brussels rallies heavy industry behind 'Made in Europe' production drive

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:20:07 +0000

Brussels, Saturday 17 January 2026 Ahead of the imminent Industrial Accelerator Act, the European Commission is urgently lobbying executives to back a French-led “Made in Europe” mandate. With a record €350 billion trade deficit with China in 2025, Brussels is pivoting from established free-trade norms to aggressive industrial policy. The proposed strategy seeks to lock in domestic production targets of 60% to 80% and may condition foreign investments over €100 million on technology sharing and local hiring. As Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné warns of a potential erosion of economic sovereignty, this push for strategic autonomy faces scrutiny from member states concerned about protectionism and single market integrity.

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Brussels rallies heavy industry behind 'Made in Europe' production drive