The detail most directly relevant to this ecosystem is what is no longer in scope: microchips, sensors, autonomous driving systems, biotechnology, robotics and cloud services were included in earlier drafts of the proposal but have since been excluded, most likely reflecting how heavily these sectors depend on global supply chains that cannot easily be localised. This means the procurement-preference mechanism, as currently drafted, will not apply to robotics or autonomous-systems manufacturers even though the ecosystem's broader technology priorities were clearly considered during drafting. The proposal extends 'Made in EU' equivalence to countries with free trade agreements, a customs union, or WTO Government Procurement Agreement membership with the EU, and must still be approved by Member States and the European Parliament, with negotiations expected to begin in late 2026 and adoption not anticipated before 2027.

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