Comply with the mandatory Union-worker condition (at least 50% of the workforce being Union workers) regardless of which other conditions are met -- this condition alone cannot be substituted.

Foreign investors must comply, and this is not law yet.

Why it matters

This is a Commission proposal: it is not law yet, and it can change before it is.

It is Art. 18(3), in the Industrial Accelerator Act. as of 2026-08-17
The act gives its timing as: From [12 months after entry into force]. as of 2026-08-17
It names 2 industries by name: Batteries and solar and Automotive. as of 2026-08-17
Compliance is checked by competent authority, per investment. as of 2026-08-17

Addressee Foreign investorsAct COM(2026) 100 final, 2026/0068 (COD)Article Art. 18(3)Class Foreign investors

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

Any FDI within the Chapter's scope

Obligation

Comply with the mandatory Union-worker condition (at least 50% of the workforce being Union workers) regardless of which other conditions are met -- this condition alone cannot be substituted.

Who is affected

Addressee

Foreign investors

Class

Foreign investors

Sectors

Names Batteries and solar, Automotive

Applies

From [12 months after entry into force]

Burden drivers

D3 — 1 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

3. The foreign direct investment shall comply with the condition referred to in paragraph 2(e) to be approved by the Investment Authority pursuant to paragraph 2.

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