Euronews Business4/23/2026Politics
French MEP Grudler Criticizes EU 'Made in Europe' Procurement Rules as 'Outdated'
Lead negotiator argues geography should guide which countries qualify for European preference in strategic sectors
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- French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler has criticized the EU Commission's proposed 'Made in Europe' procurement rules as 'outdated,' arguing geography should be the guiding principle for determining which countries qualify.
- He wants to limit the provisions to EEA countries and Switzerland, while Germany and Nordic countries prefer a broader 'like-minded' approach.
- China has voiced strong opposition to the measure, which aims to counter foreign competition in strategic sectors including clean tech, cars, and energy-intensive industries.
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French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler has criticized the EU Commission's proposed 'Made in Europe' procurement rules as 'outdated,' arguing geography should be the guiding principle for determining which countries qualify. He wants to limit the provisions to EEA countries and Switzerland, while Germany and Nordic countries prefer a broader 'like-minded' approach. China has voiced strong opposition to the measure, which aims to counter foreign competition in strategic sectors including clean tech, cars, and energy-intensive industries.
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