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France says EU preference rules are needed to shield bloc’s industry

By Cynthia Kroet ( January 28, 2026, 16:24 GMT | Insight) -- France is calling for the use of “European preference” rules — which ensure that a certain number of parts of products are made within the EU — in key sectors, in a bid to help shield European industry. The draft position paper, seen by MLex, adds to the division among the 27 EU member states about the European Commission's initiative, which is planned to come out in late February.France has named the automotive sector, critical raw materials and digital technologies among those where “European preference” rules could apply, according to a draft position paper seen by MLex....

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