EU-China relations: How the latest wave of visits is making a common position harder

Friedrich Merz talks up a European China policy, but mainly means bilateral alignment with France and the UK. The EU plays little role – underscoring growing strategic disunity. For high-level EU–China engagement in 2026, no dates have been set so far.

Helene Bubrowski, Antonia Zimmermann, Amelie Richter

01. March 2026

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Helene Bubrowski, Antonia Zimmermann, Amelie Richter

01. March 2026

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Last updated: 01. March 2026