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Germany’s IG Metall has called for major changes to the EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, saying the draft still falls short of what European industry needs. While the union welcomed some positive elements—such as local-content rules in strategic sectors through public procurement and funding—it argued the proposal does not yet do enough to protect manufacturing competitiveness.
A key concern is the lack of clear “Made in Europe” provisions. IG Metall says the draft recognizes steel as a strategic and energy-intensive sector, but that status currently applies only to sustainability requirements and not to production-location rules. The union argues that without stronger safeguards for European production, the law may weaken rather than strengthen local industry.
It also criticized the proposed list of strategic sectors as inconsistent and said the implementation timeline is too slow, with important measures not expected to take effect until 2029. IG Metall wants broader industrial coverage, faster action, and clearer support for production and jobs across Europe.For the steel sector, the debate matters because policy design could shape competitiveness, investment decisions, and the future of industrial production in Europe.
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