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Industrial Accelerator Act

COM(2026) 100 final, 2026/0068 (COD)

Direction
44 burden · 21 benefit
Status
65 proposed
Channel
44 direct · 21 reached
reached via regulatory dependency 21

The platform holds 65 measures for Industrial Accelerator Act: 44 imposing a burden, 21 conferring a benefit. Of these, 65 from proposals; 44 arrive directly, 21 through a channel.

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Pending delegated acts defining low-carbon thresholdsPending delegated acts de…8 measures depend on itCO2 Standards for Cars and VansCO2 Standards for Cars an…2 measures cite itSocial Climate Fund RegulationSocial Climate Fund Regul…2 measures cite itBatteries and solarBatteries and solarnamed by 21 measuresreached by 19 measuresAutomotiveAutomotivenamed by 17 measuresreached by 21 measuresClean techClean technamed by 17 measuresreached by 10 measuresSteelSteelnamed by 11 measuresreached by 14 measuresAluminiumAluminiumnamed by 10 measuresreached by 14 measuresCementCementnamed by 10 measuresreached by 14 measuresChemicalsChemicalsnamed by 3 measuresreached by 13 measuresPowerPowernamed by 12 measuresreached by 3 measuresConstructionConstructionnamed by 1 measurereached by 5 measuresIndustrial Accelerator Act65 measures
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PRM-06Automatic 'strategic project' status for all net-zero technology manufacturing projects, granting streamlined treatment under the future Environmental Assessment Regulation.Promoters of net-zero technology manufacturing projects · BusinessesArt. 34(2) (new Art. 9(14) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceEntitlementLM-12Apply minimum mandatory environmental sustainability requirements set out in an implementing act when procuring listed net-zero technologies.Contracting authorities and contracting entities · GovernmentsArt. 34(3)(a) (amended Art. 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementLM-13Not supply more than 50% of the value of the contracted net-zero technology product from any single individual third country for the duration of the contract.Winning tenderers supplying net-zero technology under public contracts · BusinessesArt. 34(3)(c) (amended Art. 25(7)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementLM-14Exclude tenders from economic operators owned/controlled by entities in third countries without a guaranteeing international agreement, for net-zero technology procurement covered by the new Annex II.Contracting authorities and contracting entities · GovernmentsArt. 34(4) (new Art. 25a(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementLM-15aApply the Union-origin requirements laid down in the new Annex II when procuring listed net-zero technologies (battery storage, solar PV, heat pumps, wind, nuclear).Contracting authorities and contracting entities · GovernmentsArt. 34(4) (new Art. 25a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementLM-15bGuaranteed demand in EU net-zero technology public procurement for manufacturers whose battery energy storage systems (and, from year 3, battery cells/BMS/one more component) originate in the Union.EU manufacturers of battery energy storage systems and components · BusinessesArt. 34(4); new Annex II, Part I of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 · From [1 year after entry into force]OpportunityLM-16Require suppliers of in-scope net-zero technology products to submit a self-declaration or equivalent document demonstrating compliance with the origin requirements.Suppliers of net-zero technologies under EU public contracts · BusinessesArt. 34(4) (new Art. 25a(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementLM-18aGive each net-zero technology pre-qualification/award criterion a minimum weight of 5% and a combined weight of 15-30% of the auction's award criteria.Member States designing net-zero technology auctions · GovernmentsArt. 34(5)(e) (amended Art. 26(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementLM-18bGuaranteed application of origin/resilience award criteria to at least 40% of the volume auctioned per year per Member State (or 8 GW/year), and to 100% of volume for the high-risk-supplier and origin sub-criteria, creating a protected share of auctioned capacity for compliant bidders.EU-based bidders in net-zero technology auctions meeting origin/resilience criteria · BusinessesArt. 34(5)(g) (amended Art. 26(7) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceOpportunityLM-20aEnsure support schemes for net-zero technologies include the Union-origin requirements laid down in the new Annex II.Member States, regional/local authorities and bodies governed by public law · GovernmentsArt. 34(6) (new Art. 28a(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementLM-20bCreated demand for EU-origin solar PV inverters and cells via household/company support schemes, since only Union-origin PV components make projects eligible for the scheme or additional financial compensation.EU manufacturers of solar PV inverters and cells · BusinessesArt. 34(6); new Annex II, Part III of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 · From [3 years after entry into force]OpportunityLM-21aCap any additional financial compensation granted under a net-zero technology support scheme at 15% of the final product's cost for the consumer (transport/installation included), or 20% for energy-poverty schemes.Member States / bodies operating net-zero technology support schemes · GovernmentsArt. 34(6) (new Art. 28a(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementLM-22Design net-zero technology support schemes involving control systems/SCADA/remote access/firewalls so that beneficiaries are eligible only where high-risk suppliers (per the future Cyber Security Act instrument) are excluded from key processes.Member States designing net-zero technology support schemes · GovernmentsArt. 34(6) (new Art. 28b of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementLM-23aEnsure Union-origin requirements from the new Annex II are met when supporting the construction or manufacturing of net-zero technology final products.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 34(6) (new Art. 28c(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · From entry into forceRequirementFDI-01Foreign direct investments above the value/market-concentration threshold in the emerging strategic sectors may not be implemented unless explicitly approved by the Investment Authority or Commission.Foreign investors in battery, electric vehicle, solar PV and critical-raw-material sectors above the threshold · Foreign investorsArt. 17(1) · From entry into forceRequirementFDI-03Only approve foreign direct investments that fulfil at least four of six value-added criteria (ownership cap, joint-venture structuring, IP licensing, R&D spending, Union-worker share, sourcing strategy).Foreign investors seeking Investment Authority approval · Foreign investorsArt. 18(2) · From [12 months after entry into force]RequirementFDI-04Comply with the mandatory Union-worker condition (at least 50% of the workforce being Union workers) regardless of which other conditions are met -- this condition alone cannot be substituted.Foreign investorsArt. 18(3) · From [12 months after entry into force]RequirementFDI-05Notify any planned direct investment within scope to the Investment Authority of the Member State where the target/asset is located, providing all information needed for the review.Foreign investorsArt. 19(1),(3) · Before implementation of the investmentRequirement

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Steel

PRM-04Automatic classification as a 'strategic project' contributing to resilience and decarbonisation or resource efficiency, granting access to the priority/streamlined treatment of the future Environmental Assessment Regulation.Promoters of energy-intensive industry decarbonisation projects · BusinessesArt. 6(2) · From entry into forceEntitlementLM-01Have emissions and other data used to calculate a product's greenhouse gas intensity verified by accredited verifiers before it can be classified/labelled as low-carbon.Manufacturers seeking a greenhouse-gas-intensity classification for industrial products · BusinessesArt. 10(2) · Once the underlying delegated acts on classification are adoptedRequirementLM-02Exclude tenders from economic operators owned/controlled by entities in third countries that have no international agreement guaranteeing access, for the lead-market procurement procedures.Contracting authorities and contracting entities · GovernmentsArt. 11(1) · From 1 January 2029RequirementLM-03aApply the Union-origin and low-carbon requirements laid down in Annex II Part I (steel, concrete/mortar, aluminium) and Annex III Part I (electric vehicles) in covered public procurement.Contracting authorities and contracting entities · GovernmentsArt. 11(2) · From 1 January 2029RequirementLM-03bGuaranteed minimum demand share in EU public procurement: at least 25% of steel volume must be low-carbon, at least 5% of concrete/mortar (incl. clinker/cement) must be low-carbon and EU-origin, and at least 25% of aluminium must be low-carbon and EU-origin.Producers of low-carbon and/or Union-origin steel, concrete/mortar and aluminium · BusinessesArt. 11(2); Annex II, Part I · From 1 January 2029OpportunityLM-04May waive the Union-origin/low-carbon procurement requirements where only one supplier exists, no suitable tenders were received, or compliance would be disproportionately costly.Contracting authorities and contracting entities · GovernmentsArt. 11(3) · From 1 January 2029 / [6 months after entry into force]RequirementLM-05Require suppliers to submit a self-declaration or equivalent document demonstrating compliance with the Union-origin/low-carbon procurement requirements.Suppliers of steel, concrete/mortar, aluminium and EV products under EU public contracts · BusinessesArt. 11(4) · From 1 January 2029 / [6 months after entry into force]RequirementLM-06aDesign public support schemes so that the Union-origin/low-carbon requirements of Annex II Part II and Annex III Part II apply to at least 45% of the national budget for Annex II Part II-type schemes and 100% of the budget for Annex III Part II-type schemes.Member States, regional/local authorities and bodies governed by public law · GovernmentsArt. 12(1) · From 1 January 2029RequirementLM-06bCreated demand for low-carbon/EU-origin steel, concrete/mortar and aluminium via publicly-funded renovation, construction and infrastructure support schemes conditioned on using at least 25%/5%/25% qualifying material.Producers of low-carbon and/or Union-origin steel, concrete/mortar and aluminium · BusinessesArt. 12; Annex II, Part II · From 1 January 2029OpportunityLM-08May still run support schemes that do not meet the Annex II/III Part II requirements where compliance would cause significant delay or disproportionate cost.Member States / competent authorities administering public support schemes · GovernmentsArt. 12(3) · From 1 January 2029RequirementSC-02Steel meeting the low-carbon and Union-origin definitions qualifies as 'low-carbon steel made in the EU', usable by vehicle manufacturers to compensate remaining CO2 emissions under the vehicle CO2 standards regime -- creating a compliance-driven market for qualifying steel.Producers of low-carbon steel of Union origin · BusinessesArt. 14(2) · Linked to the CO2 emission performance standards regime for n…Opportunity

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Automotive

LM-03cGuaranteed demand in EU public procurement of electric vehicles for manufacturers meeting Union-origin thresholds (Union assembly, ≥70% EU ex-works vehicle content excl. battery, and EU-origin battery components).Manufacturers of Union-origin PEV, OVC-HEV and FCV vehicles and their battery suppliers · BusinessesArt. 11(2); Annex III, Part I · From [6 months after entry into force]OpportunityIAAB-LM-07bCorporate cars and vans meeting the Annex III Part II Union-origin criteria qualify as 'made in the European Union' for the purposes of financial support for corporate-fleet uptake under the clean corporate vehicles Regulation.EU vehicle manufacturers supplying corporate cars and vans · BusinessesArt. 13; Annex III, Part II · From entry into force, contingent on the clean corporate vehi…OpportunityLM-10Provide an accompanying document certifying a vehicle's compliance with the Union-origin requirements when issuing its certificate of conformity.Vehicle manufacturers · BusinessesArt. 15 · From [6 months after entry into force]RequirementLM-26aEnsure that only vehicles complying with the Union-origin requirements are eligible under public schemes supporting the purchase, lease, rent or hire-purchase of new electric vehicles.Member States, regional/local authorities and bodies governed by public law administering vehicle purchase/lease support schemes · GovernmentsArt. 12; Art. 13; Annex III, Part II · From [6 months after entry into force]RequirementLM-26bHouseholds and companies purchasing, leasing, renting or hire-purchasing electric vehicles remain eligible for public purchase/lease support schemes and any linked financial support for corporate vehicles, provided the vehicle is Union-origin compliant.Households and companies purchasing or leasing electric vehicles under public support schemes · HouseholdsArt. 12; Art. 13; Annex III, Part II · From [6 months after entry into force]OpportunityLM-26cGuaranteed demand for EU vehicle and battery manufacturers meeting the 70% EU ex-works content threshold (excluding battery) or the EU battery-cell content criterion, since only such vehicles qualify for publicly-supported purchase/lease schemes.EU vehicle manufacturers and battery suppliers meeting Union-origin criteria · BusinessesArt. 12; Art. 13; Annex III, Part II · From [6 months after entry into force]OpportunitySC-01Small zero-emission vehicles meeting the Union-assembly and origin criteria qualify as 'made in the EU' for the purposes of the small zero-emission vehicle super-credit mechanism under the vehicle CO2 emission performance standards.Manufacturers of small zero-emission vehicles made in the Union · BusinessesArt. 14(1); Annex III, Part III · Linked to the CO2 emission performance standards regime for n…Opportunity

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PRM-01Establish a national single access point through which project promoters submit the single application for industrial manufacturing projects, using the European Business Wallet.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 4(1) · Applies from [1 year after entry into force] per Art. 36RequirementPRM-02Establish a single permit-granting procedure based on a single application covering all permits required for industrial manufacturing projects, coordinated by a designated competent authority.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 5(1)-(2) · Applies from [1 year after entry into force] per Art. 36RequirementPRM-03Acknowledge completeness of a permit application, or request missing information, within a fixed deadline; a further deadline applies to a second request for missing information.Member States' competent authorities · GovernmentsArt. 5(3) · Applies from [1 year after entry into force] per Art. 36RequirementPRM-05Publish, via the Single Digital Gateway national single points of contact, a new information category on permit-granting procedures for industrial manufacturing projects, replacing separate entries.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 33; Annex IV (amending Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1724) · From entry into forceRequirementPRM-07Remove the separate 'Critical raw materials projects' and 'Net-zero technology manufacturing projects' rows from the Single Digital Gateway Annex II catalogue, consolidating them into the unified business-permission entry.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 33; Annex IV, point 2(b) (amending Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1724) · From entry into forceSimplificationAA-01Designate at least one industrial manufacturing acceleration area to cluster industrial manufacturing projects in one or more strategic sectors listed in Annex I.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 25(1) · By [12 months after entry into force]RequirementAA-02Notify the Commission of the designation of an industrial manufacturing acceleration area.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 25(6) · Ongoing from designation of each areaRequirementAA-03Conduct, and review, a comprehensive analysis of the energy needs of each acceleration area and the required energy infrastructure capacity.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 26(c) · Ongoing, milestones 2030/2040/2050RequirementAA-04aPrepare and issue an aggregated baseline permit authorising industrial activities within each designated acceleration area, covering permits required for projects located there.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 27(1)-(2) · After designation of each acceleration areaRequirementAA-04bProject promoters within an acceleration area only need to obtain additional permits that fall outside the scope of the aggregated baseline permit, cutting the permitting burden.Industrial manufacturing project promoters located in acceleration areas · BusinessesArt. 27(3) · After designation of each acceleration areaEntitlementIAAB-AA-06Automatic 'strategic project' status for every industrial manufacturing project sited in an acceleration area, granting priority and accelerated treatment under the future Environmental Assessment Regulation.Promoters of industrial manufacturing projects located within an acceleration area · BusinessesArt. 27(4) · From entry into forceEntitlementLM-21bHouseholds (including those in energy poverty) purchasing eligible net-zero technologies (e.g. battery storage, solar PV, heat pumps) under a support scheme can receive additional financial compensation of up to 15% of the product's cost -- up to 20% for households in energy poverty -- provided the product meets the Union-origin requirements.Households receiving support for net-zero technology purchases, including those in energy poverty · HouseholdsArt. 34(6); new Art. 28a(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 · From entry into forceOpportunityFDI-02Designate an Investment Authority to review foreign direct investments and implement the Chapter, with adequate resources and legal/administrative means.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 18(1) · By [1 month after entry into force]RequirementFDI-06Decide on the admissibility of an FDI notification and, following any Commission opinion, issue a reasoned approval/rejection decision within fixed deadlines.Investment Authorities · GovernmentsArt. 20(1),(3) · From entry into forceRequirementFDI-07Regularly report to the Investment Authority on continued compliance with the approval conditions.Approved foreign investors · Foreign investorsArt. 22(1) · Continuously throughout the investment's operationRequirementFDI-08Face a penalty payment of at least 5% of average daily aggregate turnover (or, for a private-person investor, at least 5% of the investment value) for failing to comply with notification requirements.Foreign investorsArt. 22(4) · From entry into forceRequirementFDI-09Monitor global manufacturing capacity for each emerging strategic sector and publish updated information on the most recent available year.European CommissionArt. 23(1)-(2) · From entry into forceRequirementFDI-10Face a Commission penalty of up to 5% of average daily turnover (or, for a private-person investor, up to 5% of the investment value) for providing false or misleading information, or withholding required information, in an FDI notification under Commission review.Foreign investors whose investment is reviewed by the Commission · Foreign investorsArt. 23(2)-(3) · From entry into forceRequirementGOV-01Carry out a periodic evaluation of the Regulation and its contribution to the internal market's functioning, covering resilience, economic security, decarbonisation and the industrialisation objective.European CommissionArt. 28 · By [2 years after entry into force] and every three years the…RequirementGOV-03Lay down effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalty rules for infringements of the Regulation and notify the Commission of those rules without delay.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 32 · From entry into forceRequirementGOV-05Submit to the Commission a report setting out data on the application of net-zero technology exemptions and related requirements.Member States · GovernmentsArt. 34(7) (amended Art. 42(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735) · By 15 March 2027 and every three years thereafterRequirement

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