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EU delays controversial draft law to boost key industries, protect supply chains

By Oscar Pandiello ( January 20, 2026, 12:20 GMT | Insight) -- The presentation of a controversial draft EU law which aims to speed up the bloc's industrial production in key sectors and protect supply chains for cutting edge technologies, including by favoring European companies in public procurement, has been delayed for a second time until Feb. 25, the European Commission's agenda shows. The legislation, which could impact a range of key sectors, including advanced technologies, electric vehicles and carbon-intensive industries, has raised concerns it could be seen as protectionist and trigger retaliation from trade partners.The presentation of a controversial draft EU law that aims to speed up the bloc's industrial production in key sectors and protect supply chains for cutting edge technologies, including by favoring European companies in public procurement, has been delayed for a second time until Feb. 25, the European Commission's agenda showed on Tuesday....

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