https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-counts-as-made-in-europe-france-germany-and-spain-are-dividedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-counts-as-made-in-europe-france-germany-and-spain-are-dividedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-counts-as-made-in-europe-france-germany-and-spain-are-divided#u85893Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:05:38 +0000France, Germany and Spain are deadlocked over the geographic definitions for a Made in Europe law intended to protect EU industries. France argues that the United Kingdom should be excluded from the designation. While France and Germany have clashed over the criteria, Spain is attempting to mediate the dispute by proposing a three-layer solution to define the act's geography. The disagreement has extended to the European center right, which remains split on the issue as the EU seeks to establish standards for domestic production.Why it mattersThe EU is developing legislation to protect it