Spain proposes sector-by-sector approach to ‘Made in Europe’ industrial rules
By Oscar Pandiello ( September 24, 2026, 10:35 GMT | Insight) -- Spain has proposed deciding sector by sector whether trusted trading partners should qualify under the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial rules. The proposal set out by the country's industry minister seeks to bridge a divide between France, which wants public spending to support EU factories and workers, and Germany, which wants to produce in Europe with trading partners.Specific sectors in trusted international trading partners should be allowed to qualify for the EU's “Made in Europe” industry rules, Spain’s industry minister has said in a bid to bridge differences in the controversial plan....
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