Open your markets if you want EU cash, industry chief tells US and other trade partners – POLITICO

BRUSSELS — Countries that don't welcome European companies into their markets shouldn't expect access to EU goods and services contracts, the bloc's top industry official has warned.

In comments to POLITICO's Brussels Playbook on Friday, European Commission Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné said "support is growing" among EU capitals for "a major shift in doctrine" that would see more taxpayers' money stay on the continent.

"If we do not act against unfair competition from global rivals, Europe risks losing control over critical production chains in clean tech, automotive and nuclear energy," said the French commissioner, who oversees the single market.