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Bloomberg: UK Seeks Allies in EU to Block 'Made in Europe'

Published February 18, 2026, 12:15
Bloomberg: UK Seeks Allies in EU to Block 'Made in Europe'

The United Kingdom is intensifying pressure on EU member states such as Germany, Italy and the Netherlands to prevent the adoption of French proposals for 'Made in Europe', which could exclude British companies from EU public tenders. France is pushing for stricter rules favouring products and services produced within the EU, particularly in strategic sectors. The UK opposes strict rules, fearing negative impacts on trade. This discussion has become a major issue in UK-EU relations, ahead of the upcoming publication of the Industrial Accelerator Act. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has advocated for closer ties with the EU.