Stéphane Séjourné, the European Commission vice-president, advocates for a 'European preference' in the single market to enhance competitiveness against China and the US. This proposal aims to prioritize 'made in Europe' products in public procurement, but it has sparked divisions among EU member states. The debate will be central at the upcoming EU leaders' retreat in Belgium, where discussions on regulatory simplification and investment strategies will take place. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)