The EU-China summit will lack deliverables. Xi may not attend. So why even go? – POLITICO
On top of rifts over electric vehicles, medical devices, spirits and pork, China has imposed — as part…
Africa must stop migrants reaching Europe to keep EU cash, plans show – POLITICO
In the plan, the Commission suggests potentially cutting funds to poorer countries if they don’t play their part…
Bjoern Seibert, the power behind Queen Ursula’s throne – POLITICO
He’s known as the man to call to get things done in Brussels. He leans on party bosses…
US offers EU 10 percent tariff deal — with caveats – POLITICO
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič has been in contact with the U.S. administration following a call on Sunday…
13 things we learned from von der Leyen’s EU no-confidence debate – POLITICO
“In fact, let us call it by its name – it is simply a lie.” 6. Socialists and…
EU pushes for midweek US trade deal, even as Washington plays for time – POLITICO
Brussels expects Trump to group America’s trade partners into three categories, associating tariff levels to Washington’s perception of…
In retaliatory move, China blocks EU companies from medical device contracts
China has barred European companies from major Chinese government medical device contracts, hitting back against similar EU restrictions…
Italy, France, Germany plan competitiveness push on Brussels: Report – POLITICO
According to the Repubblica report, in addition to the automotive sector, the leaders will also call for a…
EU weighs skeleton US trade deal with 10 percent tariff – POLITICO
Despite the intensive talks, a landing zone for an agreement remains potentially difficult for von der Leyen, with…
US threatens EU with 17% tariff on food exports – The Irish Times
The US has threatened to hit EU agricultural exports with 17 per cent tariffs in a twist to…