‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU
Summary
European laws called the Industrial Accelerator Act, or "Made in Europe," aim to reduce China's role in European industry but may exclude British businesses from EU contracts. The UK government wants this law discussed in future talks with the EU to protect trade and is pushing to include it on the agenda before agreeing to a new summit.Key Facts
- The Industrial Accelerator Act prioritizes EU suppliers in industries like car manufacturing and defense.
- The law was not part of the original UK-EU reset plan agreed in May 2025.
- A planned July 2026 summit on the UK-EU reset was canceled after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned.
- The UK government is seeking to add “Made in Europe” to the agenda for restarting talks with the EU.
- UK ministers worry the law could exclude UK goods from key EU contracts, risking billions in trade.
- France leads efforts to pass the law by the end of 2026 but may consider including third countries like the UK later.
- Some EU countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and Italy support including the UK in the law, but France is hesitant.
- The UK hopes progress on this law could help unlock deals on other issues, like youth mobility programs with the EU.
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