Initial data on trade diversion from China and other countries paints a mixed picture. Imports of Chinese industrial robots are rising especially sharply.
By Marc Winkelmann
With its new International Digital Strategy, the European Commission aims to enhance its own competitiveness – as well as that of its global partners. Another central goal is to align the digital transformation with the EU’s core values.
By Corinna Visser
France, Spain, Germany and four other EU member states have launched a new label for savings and investment products. Products that invest at least 70 percent of their capital in European companies can now carry the "Finance Europe" label.
By Marc Winkelmann
The NGO Clean Air Task Force warns in a letter to the EU energy ministers against undermining emission standards for natural gas imports. In one point, however, the climate advocates make a concession to the gas industry.
By Manuel Berkel
Donald Trump hosted the CEOs of BMW and Mercedes at the White House – even before meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. During the meeting, the car executives proposed multi-billion euro investments in the US to reverse the auto tariffs.
By Markus Grabitz
The German chancellor receives a warm welcome at the White House – and makes sure to convey the European perspective on the war in Ukraine. Trump signals openness to a trade deal with the EU.
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The European Commission’s “Ocean Pact” is intended to advance marine protection while simultaneously boosting the “blue economy”. Financial issues will be a key topic at next week’s UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
By Leonie Düngefeld
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed an investment plan to allies that includes defense spending equivalent to five percent of GDP. The timeline for reaching this target is still to be determined ahead of the NATO summit.
By Stephan Israel
The current level of aid to Sudan must not be reduced, said Derya Türk-Nachbaur (SPD) on Wednesday evening at an event organized by several aid organizations and political foundations in Berlin.
By Gabriel Bub
