France and Germany propose an emergency mechanism to restrict access to the European single market
Paris and Berlin have sent a letter to the European Commission proposing a new rapid-response trade defense tool. The objective is to allow the EU to activate restrictions against third countries through a **reverse qualified majority** within days, in response to distortions such as **dumping** or **massive subsidies**. The initiative, which seeks to reduce dependence on critical suppliers, will be debated at the European summit in October 2026.
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