Dutch government think‑tank pushes EU for tougher tariffs and controls on China – EUobserver
Europe needs to double down on trade protections to protect itself against China more vigorously and faster than…
As Trump weaponises US law abroad, Brussels faces sovereignty test – EUobserver
The 24 July imposition of US tariffs on 60 nations — including members of the European Union —…
EU carbon border tax may hit India’s steel sector less hard than expected, study finds – EUobserver
The EU’s carbon border tax could cost India’s steel exporters far less than expected. That is the conclusion…
The EU-China trade war: what if Beijing hits back? – EUobserver
EU leaders are increasingly sounding the alarm over China’s dominance of green tech and its state-backed industrial model.…
From Trojan Horse in Brussels to executive for China’s BYD – Hungary’s Szijjártó makes classic ‘revolving doors’ move – EUobserver
The Hungarian former trade and foreign affairs minister Péter Szijjártó is resigning as an MP after receiving what…
A ban on Israeli settlement products? Here are the options the EU is considering – EUobserver
Ahead of the key meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday (13 July), the European Commission has circulated…
EU’s ‘Voldemort’ problem: talking about China without mentioning China – EUobserver
The EU has spent years using bureaucratic, coded language to address China without directly provoking it — often…
EU seeks to restore trade with Damascus in bid to ensure ‘safe’ Syrian refugee returns – EUobserver
The EU is moving to restore trade with Syria after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, offering…
MEPs vote to slap tariffs on countries that refuse to take back migrants – EUobserver
Countries that fail to take back failed asylum seekers and economic migrants face losing their right to trade tariff-free with…
Europe must treat Africa like a partner —not a problem – EUobserver
Can the European Union be a genuine partner for Africa? Not a donor. Not a rulebook. A partner. …
EU single market for services still riddled with barriers after 20 years, critical report finds – EUobserver
The European Commission has failed to adequately remove barriers blocking businesses from trading services across EU borders, the…
EU summit on Iran war and support for Kyiv, plus Slovenia election and ‘EU Inc’ top agenda – EUobserver
THIS WEEK offers a weekly snapshot of the key developments in Brussels and across Europe over the next…