‘We’ll be a museum’: EU heavyweights back industrial accelerator as China shock fears grow
The European Union is moving forward with its Industrial Accelerator Act, a legislative proposal designed to impose strict conditions on foreign investments, particularly from China. Major EU member states like Germany, France, and Italy have voiced support for the act's core principles, which aim to bolster the bloc's industrial competitiveness. The proposed legislation would require foreign companies seeking to benefit from EU subsidies and markets to meet stringent terms, including technology transfer and local R&D commitments, echoing strategies previously employed by China. AI
IMPACT This policy aims to bolster European industrial competitiveness, potentially influencing global AI supply chains and R&D investments.