Germany proposes opening EU public procurement rules to non-EU partners, clashing with France

Germany has proposed that the EU's planned 'Made with Europe' public procurement rules be extended to non-EU trading partners that offer reciprocal access, challenging France's preference for EU-only goods. The proposal, part of the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act, was discussed at the Competitiveness Council in Brussels. Spain has offered a compromise, while Italy has not taken a clear stance. Ireland, holding the EU presidency, hopes to broker a deal by December.