France is pushing within the EU for British carmakers to be excluded from qualifying under new “Made in Europe” rules, according to reporting referenced by the Daily Mail. The articles describe French pressure aimed at limiting how UK manufacturers benefit from the planned regulatory framework linked to the EU’s car industry.
At the same time, the reporting suggests EU officials “could climb down” on the approach, implying that negotiations may lead to a less restrictive outcome for UK firms than France originally sought. This is framed as part of broader discussions about how the EU designs qualification criteria for the “Made in Europe” scheme and what market access or eligibility rules will apply.
The sources do not provide detailed text of the proposed rules, timelines, or a confirmed decision from EU institutions. Overall, they indicate an active negotiating process in which French positions are a key driver, while the final shape of the “Made in Europe” eligibility criteria remains uncertain.
