Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
05 Jun EU Institutions

Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness

As the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness amid mounting economic headwinds, the European Commission's Stéphane Séjourné calls for deepening the single market and a 'Buy European' approach.
by Matt Lynes
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