EU Launches First South Africa Investment Roadshow as Race for Critical Minerals Intensifies
The European Union has launched its first investment roadshow in South Africa, marking a significant step in efforts…
China-CEE Cooperation | Vučić’s Visit to Beijing & Other Exchanges
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Beijing on 24 May 2026 for a five-day state visit. This adds…
Circular economy actions could cut EU’s climate change impact by 22%
Three new assessments on circularity published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) have found significant benefits for both…
Economic security: EU tightens scrutiny of foreign investment in critical sectors • Table.Briefings
The European Parliament has approved new rules for screening foreign direct investment. Investments from China in key industries…
EU Commission plans new squeeze on Chinese trade – POLITICO
The push would also accelerate work on a so-called overcapacity instrument to deal with state-subsidized firms producing vast…
European Commission holds Circular Economy Act talks
The European Commission has held talks on the Circular Economy Act ahead of a final stakeholder workshop…
China threatens to retaliate over EU self-reliance push – POLITICO
Cybersecurity tensions Adding to the trade tensions is the EU’s draft Cybersecurity Act, which is intended to strengthen…
Slovenian TAB plans to develop its own sodium-ion batteries
Slovenian battery manufacturer TAB, which started producing lithium-ion battery energy storage systems two years ago, now plans to…
War with Iran puts Taiwan’s chip production under pressure • Table.Briefings
The conflict in the Persian Gulf is creating growing difficulties for Taiwan. Home to leading semiconductor manufacturers, the…
Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact eight years in the works | Northwest & National News
The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defence…
EU, Australia set to conclude trade talks early next week – POLITICO
Brussels and Canberra relaunched trade negotiations after Donald Trump’s return to the White House last year. They had…
Germany’s Merz heads to China for talks centred on trade | National
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left Tuesday for his inaugural visit to China, long a huge market for German…