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EU Leaders Debate Controversial 'Made in Europe' Policy

2/12/2026

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EU leaders will meet at Alden Biesen Castle on Friday to discuss European preference, or Made in Europe, aimed at prioritizing local goods in public procurement.
France supports a strict definition of the policy, especially in clean tech and autos.
Germany favors a flexible approach that allows partnerships outside the EU.
Nordics, Baltics, and the Netherlands warn the plan could hinder market access and investment in the EU.

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EU leaders will meet at Alden Biesen Castle on Friday to discuss European preference, or Made in Europe, aimed at prioritizing local goods in public procurement.
France supports a strict definition of the policy, especially in clean tech and autos.
Germany favors a flexible approach that allows partnerships outside the EU.
Nordics, Baltics, and the Netherlands warn the plan could hinder market access and investment in the EU.