Legislative Timeline
Tracking the European Preference law from proposal to enforcement. Updated as developments occur.
Von der Leyen announces industrial policy vision
Commission President outlines “Made in Europe” priorities in State of the Union address. European Preference concept introduced.
Industry groups voice concerns
Multiple EU industry associations warn that rigid European preference could disrupt supply chains and increase costs.
Draft law details emerge
Key details of the Industrial Accelerator Act leak, including sector thresholds: 70% for EVs, 25% for steel, 25–30% for aluminium and plastics.
EU Council President visits Norway
Antonio Costa visits Oslo, confirms broad agreement on European preference that includes EEA partners. Norway explicitly inside the framework.
Industrial Accelerator Act published
European Commission officially publishes the legislative proposal. Full text available. Formal legislative process begins.
Parliament committee review
European Parliament committees (ITRE, IMCO) begin reviewing the proposal. Amendments proposed by MEPs.
Industry Decarbonisation Bank proposal
Related proposal for financing European industrial transition. Complements the procurement preference framework.
Trilogue negotiations
Parliament, Council, and Commission enter trilogue negotiations. Thresholds and sector scope may be adjusted.
Public Procurement Directives revision
Broader revision of EU public procurement rules. European Preference requirements integrated into updated framework.
Expected adoption and transposition
Final adoption by Parliament and Council. Member states (and EEA partners) begin transposing into national law.
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