The European Commission's industry commissioner. Séjourné drafted a plan to support European industry that proved controversial: nine departments in the commission voiced objections, and the proposal was delayed. The most contentious elements were "Buy European" clauses in public procurement and government subsidies, which faced resistance from smaller and more liberal member states who feared they would increase costs by excluding cheaper suppliers and risk alienating allies.
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