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EU must push for "Made in Europe" strategy, EU industry chief says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on February 1, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 1, 2026
Quick Summary
EU industry chief calls for a 'Made in Europe' strategy to protect industries, supported by over 1,100 business leaders, emphasizing European preference.
EU Industry Chief Advocates for a Strong 'Made in Europe' Strategy
The Need for a 'Made in Europe' Strategy
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Europe needs to protect its own industries with a "Made in Europe" strategy, EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne said in a newspaper article published on Sunday, co-signed by over 1,100 CEOs and other business leaders.
Importance of Industrial Policy
"Without an ambitious, effective and pragmatic industrial policy, the European economy is doomed to be just a playground for its competitors," Sejourne said in the article that was published in newspapers across Europe.
Establishing European Preference
"We must establish, once and for all, a genuine European preference in our most strategic sectors," the French member of the European Commission said.
"Our answer can be summed up in three words, which have the advantage of being understood in every language across the world: 'made in Europe'...Whenever European public money is used, it must contribute to European production and quality jobs."
(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
Key Takeaways
- •EU industry chief advocates for 'Made in Europe' strategy.
- •Over 1,100 CEOs support the call for European industrial policy.
- •Emphasis on establishing European preference in strategic sectors.
- •Public funds should support European production and jobs.
- •The strategy aims to protect the European economy from competitors.
Frequently Asked Questions about EU must push for "Made in Europe" strategy, EU industry chief says
1What is a 'Made in Europe' strategy?
A 'Made in Europe' strategy refers to an initiative aimed at promoting and protecting European industries by ensuring that public funds contribute to local production and job creation within Europe.
