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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Helen Corbett

What is the EU’s ‘made in Europe’ plan – and will the UK be part of it?

  • Chancellor John Healey will urge EU finance ministers in Dublin not to exclude British businesses from the bloc's "made in Europe" procurement plan.
  • The EU initiative aims to protect continental manufacturing from competition, raising concerns for UK sectors such as car manufacturing and steel.
  • Healey will advocate for closer ties in tech, defence, and manufacturing, while reflecting on lessons from failed UK-EU defence loan talks.
  • Prime minister Andy Burnham has warned French president Emmanuel Macron that "buy European" policies could create significant challenges for UK industry.
  • During the informal summit, Healey will also hold his first meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Sergii Marchenko to reaffirm UK support.
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