As Chinese trade flows place mounting pressure on Europe’s industrial base, calls for more robust countermeasures are growing louder. One option would be to expand the use of import quotas, as is already the case in the steel sector.
By Antonia Zimmermann and János Allenbach-Ammann
Shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression, Hungary is undermining relations with its European partners by threatening a double veto. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has signaled that Budapest could block both the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
Following the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States, US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs, casting doubt on the transatlantic trade agreement with the European Union. Regardless of the next steps, however, companies may be entitled to claim billions in potential refunds.
By Katharina Kort
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has proposed conducting the legal ratification procedure on the basis of the original English-language text rather than waiting for the fully translated versions.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Does the European Union need stricter rules on the share of local production? IG Metall sees the German government acting as a brake – and considers its criticism borne out by the findings of a survey it commissioned.
By Redaktion Table
Environmental organizations accuse German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of pursuing the wrong approach with his call to extend free CO₂ allowances. The minister, however, aims to ease the burden on the chemical industry by adjusting the benchmarks that determine their allocation under the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS).
By Lukas Knigge
In its draft investment strategy for the energy sector, the Commission describes how the European Investment Bank will mitigate one of the biggest cost drivers of the energy transition. The EU will also provide guarantees for certain nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
The free trade agreement with Australia has so far met with less resistance from EU farmers than the trade deal with Mercosur. Comparable environmental and social standards and lower export quotas have provoked less criticism. However, this could change.
By Antonia Zimmermann and Julia Dahm
Controversial topics such as the Mercosur agreement and trade relations with China are on the agenda.
By Antonia Zimmermann
France criticizes the attendance of an EU Commissioner in Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting. The Brussels authority had no mandate from the member states for taking this step.
By Redaktion Table
