By Cynthia Kroet ( June 2, 2026, 14:34 GMT | Insight) -- The EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act must contain powers for the European Commission to intervene in specific situations to avoid “forum shopping” between member states, the regulator has said. In replies to governments' questions, the commission argued that a centralized role is needed to stop investors exploiting differences between states. It said direct intervention would be limited to strategic sectors and, in some cases, investments over €1 billion.The European Commission needs limited direct intervention powers under the EU's proposed clean industry law in order to avoid “forum shopping,” it has told member states....
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