The Industrial Accelerator Act arrived on 4 March 2026 as COM(2026)100, alongside an impact assessment and three staff working documents, per the European Commission.
Its formal title says what it is for. It establishes a framework for accelerating industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors.
It is a proposal, not a law. It is now in the ordinary legislative procedure, with Parliament and Council still to take positions.
What the Act actually requires
The origin rules are specific and sectoral rather than general. From 1 January 2029, concrete and mortar used in buildings, infrastructure or vehicles must carry at least 5% Union-origin content.
