Stéphane Séjourné

Stéphane Séjourné is the European Union's industry commissioner. He is currently newsworthy due to his leading role in the EU's efforts to reduce its economic dependence on China. Séjourné recently announced that the EU is considering legally mandating industries to decrease their purchases from China as a strategy to insulate Europe from potential hostile actions. This initiative is part of a broader €3 billion strategy unveiled by the European Commission to lessen reliance on China for critical raw materials, prompted by concerns over Beijing's potential weaponization of supply chains. His actions are significant as they represent a major shift in EU economic policy towards greater protectionism and a focus on bolstering domestic industries to compete with China.