EU capitals question industry law's executive power to decide strategic sectors
By Cynthia Kroet ( June 8, 2026, 13:28 GMT | Insight) -- A number of EU member states are pushing back against provisions in the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act that would allow the European Commission to independently update the list of strategic sectors covered, MLex has learned. Governments argue that expanding the scope of the law should require the full legislative process rather than delegated acts. EU member states are questioning powers proposed in the EU's clean industry law for the European Commission to independently update the list of strategic sectors, seen as critical for economic security, MLex has learned. ...
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