UK's Healey to Push EU for Inclusion in 'Made in Europe' Plan
British finance minister John Healey will urge EU counterparts to ensure Britain is not left out of the bloc's planned 'Made in Europe' industrial policy.
British finance minister John Healey is set to press his European Union counterparts to ensure that Britain is not shut out of the bloc's planned "Made in Europe" industrial policy, according to a report on Thursday.
Healey is expected to make the case during talks in Dublin on Friday, where he will also signal that London is open to negotiating a "reset" agreement with the EU. Any such deal, he is likely to indicate, would depend on the British government being able to demonstrate that it delivers tangible benefits to people at home.
The push comes as the EU advances its own industrial strategy aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing. Britain's exclusion from the framework could have significant implications for UK businesses and supply chains tied to European markets.
Healey's willingness to pursue a reset with Brussels marks a potential shift in the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the bloc, though he is expected to tie any progress to domestic gains. The talks in Dublin are likely to focus on how both sides can find common ground on industrial policy and broader trade cooperation.
Details of the discussions remain unconfirmed, and it was not immediately possible to verify the report independently.