Türkiye has been included in the EU’s “Made in EU” scope

Thanks to this development, automotive, defense industry, technology and energy products manufactured in Türkiye will be able to be sold across Europe under the “Made in EU” label without any restrictions or additional tariffs.

The Industrial Acceleration Act draft announced by the European Commission will preserve the existing Customs Union relationship with Türkiye, while enabling Turkish products to compete on equal terms in public procurement across Europe. Experts note that the decision could accelerate Chinese investors’ preference for Türkiye and increase the likelihood of long-awaited investments by BYD and Chery being realized.

The Made in EU framework aims to revive European manufacturing in sectors such as automotive, batteries, renewable energy, steel, aluminum and cement. Through this initiative, the EU seeks to increase the share of industry in GDP from 14% to 20% by 2035. Türkiye’s strong production capacity in automotive, energy and steel is expected to strengthen its position in the European market under this draft. The final version of the regulation will be clarified following negotiations between the European Parliament and EU member states.

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat also evaluated the European Union’s “Made in EU” draft. In a post on social media, Bolat expressed satisfaction that the recent economic and trade diplomacy conducted with the EU on the basis of mutual understanding has produced positive results.

Bolat stated:“As the latest example, within the framework of the Industrial Acceleration Act currently being prepared by the EU and the ‘EU Product – Made in EU’ policy, the recognition of the existing Customs Union with Türkiye within this policy framework, achieved through our close dialogue, has been a positive and constructive decision for the continuity of investments and initiatives on both sides and for the competitiveness of European value chains. As a result of consultations with the EU, the fact that the latest draft confirms the legal basis allowing the ‘EU origin’ requirement to in principle include our country within the framework of the Customs Union represents an important step for our trade relations.”

The Trade Minister also emphasized that Türkiye is an integral and reliable part of European value chains, particularly in the automotive sector and many other critical product groups.

Bolat added:“This development is expected to further deepen sectoral integration between Türkiye and the EU and accelerate the green and digital transformation of our value chains. In the coming period, we will continue to maintain close engagement with the EU in visionary areas such as mutual opening of public procurement markets on the basis of reciprocity, connectivity, and the green transition, while further strengthening our economic partnership.”