With the Industrial Accelerator Act, the Commission is aiming to prepare Europe’s industry to compete with China. However, the EU’s coal-producing countries feel disadvantaged by the link to climate action. As a result, the tight timeline is in jeopardy. Manuel Berkel, Till Hoppe, Lukas Knigge 29. May 2026 Manuel Berkel, Till Hoppe, Lukas Knigge 29. May 2026 One of the points of contention is whether the IAA gives preferential treatment only to low-carbon steel produced in Europe.