By Cynthia Kroet ( October 12, 2026, 13:14 GMT | Insight) -- Irish officials aim for a deal on the Industrial Accelerator Act among EU governments next month, despite ongoing disagreements over which non-EU countries and foreign-owned companies should qualify for preferential treatment. Ireland, leading talks among member states, expects to issue another compromise text in mid-October in a bid to help narrow their differences, MLex has learned.EU governments' stance on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act could be agreed by next month, according to Irish officials chairing their talks, MLex understands. They currently remain divided over key elements of the draft law, including “Made in Europe” provisions....
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