China signals openness to reducing gaping EU trade surplus as Brussels toughens stance
China told the European Union that it is open to exploring ways to cut its massive trade surplus…
Brussels claps back at Trump’s tech threats – POLITICO
“Our position is very clear,” Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier told reporters on Monday. “The EU and its member…
EU and China reopen trade talks as Brussels hardens its stance – POLITICO
Still, Brussels is leaving the door open to talks — hence the ministerial visit. Chinese and European officials discussed…
New European rules on labelling honey come into force
New rules around the sale of honey in the European Union came into force on 14 June 2026,…
China Warns of Retaliation as EU says Economic Relationship Unsustainable
Welcome to the Brussels Edition. I’m Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg’s Brussels bureau chief, bringing you the latest from the…
Thailand urged to speed up EU FTA talks as Brussels expands trade network
However, Thailand still faces challenges from intensifying competition, especially from countries that already have FTAs with the EU,…
US ambassador: EU must honor its trade deal with Trump – POLITICO
Adding insult to injury, instead of approving the deal as negotiated, the European Parliament is now trying to…
Open your markets if you want EU cash, industry chief tells US and other trade partners – POLITICO
Séjourné has long championed a “European Preference” as part of his flagship Industrial Accelerator Act (which aims to…
Belgium urges EU to save industry by getting tough on China – POLITICO
Belgium is emerging as one of the more outspoken voices in Europe’s push to take a tougher line…
Brussels warns EU countries not to hoard fuel within borders – POLITICO
The countries that raised the concerns included France, Italy, Hungary and Slovakia, the people said. Spokespeople for those…
EU leaders find themselves incapable of action despite wars so close to home – POLITICO
And that speech was about as far as it went. As Tehran pounded its neighbors, disrupting Europe’s energy…
Italy, Belgium set to lose gas supply after world’s biggest LNG plant bombed – POLITICO
Nothing to see here Earlier on Thursday German Energy Minister Katherina Reiche had downplayed the impact of the…