EU lawmakers split over ‘Made in Europe’ scope, flag red tape risks
By Oscar Pandiello and Cynthia Kroet ( September 28, 2026, 15:01 GMT | Insight) -- Plans to tighten “Made in Europe” eligibility under the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act face resistance in the European Parliament, with lawmakers warning of added bureaucracy and retaliation from trading partners. Governments are also divided, with Germany seeking broad eligibility and safeguards against circumvention, while Spain favors a sector-by-sector approach.Divisions over the scope of “Made in Europe” provisions and concerns about additional red tape emerged among EU lawmakers on Monday during a debate on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, or IAA....
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