Franco-German auto deal on 'Made in Europe' imminent, EU industry chief says

EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné said a Franco-German agreement on automotive rules and 'Made in Europe' standards is 'hours or days' away, aiming to break a deadlock in the European Parliament over the IAA. The deal would align two major EU economies on industrial policy, potentially shaping EU-wide trade and manufacturing rules. Uncertainty remains over specific terms and parliamentary approval.