The second China shock is hitting Europe hard, but Brussels is hesitating. While China’s export machine keeps running unchecked and entire industries come under pressure, the EU is still arguing about new instruments instead of using the ones it already has. Economist Sander Tordoir explains why time is running out.

21. June 2026

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21. June 2026

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Sander Tordoir

Sander Tordoir is the chief economist at the Center for European Reform (CER). (Sander Tordoir)

Last updated: 21. June 2026

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