EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act risks “missed opportunity” on low‑carbon steel, think tank warns

Published 10:26 on March 26, 2026 / Last updated at 10:26 on March 26, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The EU risks missing an opportunity to create lead markets for low‑carbon steel and other materials under its Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) unless the proposal is reinforced with tougher standards and assigned dedicated funding, a German climate think tank has said.
The EU risks missing an opportunity to create lead markets for low‑carbon steel and other materials under its Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) unless the proposal is reinforced with tougher standards and assigned dedicated funding, a German climate think tank has said.


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