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Friday, Sep 25, 2026

Germany and Spain Diverge Over ‘Made in Europe’ Procurement Rules

Germany is pushing for stronger European-content requirements in public procurement while Spain favours greater flexibility, exposing differences over how far industrial policy should prioritise domestic manufacturers over lower infrastructure costs.
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