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France and Germany clash over EU clean industry protectionism in new industrial law
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France and Germany clash over EU clean industry protectionism in new industrial law

France and Germany are at odds over the level of protectionism in the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a flagship policy of Ursula von der Leyen's second term as Commission president. France is pushing for stronger "Made in Europe" guarantees, while Germany, as an export-driven economy, fears triggering trade retaliation from partners. The law aims to promote cleaner manufacturing through production quotas, with final negotiations between MEPs and member states expected this autumn.

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