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…
EU effort to push back on China fractures – POLITICO
A POLITICO European Pulse survey of six major EU countries found that 29 percent of those surveyed saw…
Trump promises economic support to Orbán ahead of crucial Hungary vote – POLITICO
For the first time since 2010, when he became Hungary’s prime minister, Orbán is lagging behind in the…
EU industry chief says Europe won’t follow the US on China – POLITICO
Séjourné said the bloc was trying to reduce its dependence on China in strategic sectors, while still maintaining…
The EU’s industrial policy goes full China – POLITICO
Shortly after the draft leaked, the Commission delayed its publication for a second time to Feb. 25 —…
China in the crosshairs as EU launches sweeping plans to save its industrial future
A common thread through each is that the screws will be turned ever tighter on Chinese firms in…
Macron pushes to Le Pen-proof France before 2027 election – POLITICO
“He [Macron] is worried about the dangers ahead and wants to shore up his legacy,” a former diplomat…
Von der Leyen flips the blame for crippling EU economy back onto national leaders – POLITICO
Long frustration The frustration from the European Commission has been building for a long time. The EU’s industry…
Industries split over preference criteria • Table.Briefings
European Commission Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné’s plans to introduce European preference criteria are dividing the business community. Umbrella organizations…
EU must protect car industry from Chinese rivals, commissioner says
ROME: The European Union needs to defend its car industry from Chinese competition, including a reassessment of its…
EU channels Trump with tariffs to shield steel sector
The European Union will take a page out of US President Donald Trump’s tariff playbook on Tuesday with…
European Union to increase tariffs on steel imports
The European Union is planning to boost tariffs on steel imports in an effort to help local producers…