What the EU's new industry and 'Made in Europe' rules mean for climate action
4 days ago
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- The European Commission proposed the 'Industrial Accelerator Act' (IAA) to boost EU-made, low-carbon steel, cement, and renewables, reducing reliance on other countries.
- The IAA includes targets for low-carbon and 'Made in Europe' products in public procurement, covering steel, aluminium, and EV parts, with potential inclusion of non-EU trade partners like the UK and Japan.
- The proposal aims to increase manufacturing's share of EU GDP to 20% by 2035, focusing on sectors like steel, cement, and net-zero technologies to enhance competitiveness and decarbonization.
- The IAA could save around 30.6 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030, with significant reductions from battery production, low-carbon steel, and other sectors.
- Reactions to the IAA are mixed, with some praising it as a step towards EU industrial renewal and others criticizing it for reduced ambition, particularly the lack of a low-carbon steel label.