"We don't think a European fortress is possible," he said, "but there are some signs of a protectionist tendency."

That is what it would become if its protectionist tendencies could be reined in.

We must ensure that protectionist tendencies do not undermine this aim.

I am almost more concerned, however, about the protectionist tendencies to which China's growth is giving rise in Europe.

Finally, we are taking care to get rid of a number of bad, protectionist tendencies.

Secondly, I believe that we must avoid falling prey to protectionist tendencies, which would affect the operation of the internal market.

Second, I am happy that we managed to eliminate - partly, at least - protectionist tendencies.

In what ways is the Commission working to prevent the growth of protectionist tendencies in its international trade negotiations?

We must fight against any protectionist tendencies.

That is why it is so important to oppose protectionist tendencies and to expand the single market further.