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EU Proposes Public Procurement Preferences Amid Global Competition

2/19/2026

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Commission Proposes Procurement

The European Commission is advancing a proposal for a European preference in public procurement.
The proposal aims to counter competition from the United States and China and has triggered lobbying by EU member states and foreign partners.
Meanwhile, the Industrial Accelerator Act will define the term and faces delays, while the United Kingdom warns of protectionism risks and the Trade Directorate-General notes implementation complexities.

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Commission Targets Manufacturing

The European Commission aims to raise manufacturing's share of the European Union GDP to 20% by 2035, up from 15%.
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Mario Draghi warned against imposing rules where Europe lags, such as solar energy, saying it could slow decarbonization.
The Commission defends the law as essential to counter security threats posed by China's dominance in critical industries.

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Commission Proposes Procurement

The European Commission is advancing a proposal for a European preference in public procurement.
The proposal aims to counter competition from the United States and China and has triggered lobbying by EU member states and foreign partners.
Meanwhile, the Industrial Accelerator Act will define the term and faces delays, while the United Kingdom warns of protectionism risks and the Trade Directorate-General notes implementation complexities.

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