The European Union has unveiled a major industrial strategy designed to reduce reliance on China and strengthen domestic manufacturing. The plan introduces a “European Preference” rule that prioritizes EU-made goods in public funding and procurement, particularly in strategic industries such as clean technology, automobiles, and energy-intensive sectors like steel and aluminum, according to the European Commission.
EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné said the initiative responds to rising global competition and the loss of roughly 200,000 industrial jobs in Europe since 2024.
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Officials warn another 600,000 positions in the auto sector could disappear this decade as Chinese exports grow and foreign plants create limited local employment.
The policy would require minimum European content thresholds, including 70 percent EU production for electric vehicles and 25 percent for aluminum and cement.
The strategy also imposes stricter rules on foreign investment in sectors such as batteries, solar panels, and critical minerals. The proposal now awaits approval from the European Parliament and EU member states.
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