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"Global Gateway": How Brussels wants to compete with China's Silk Road

Several times, those responsible have postponed the presentation of the infrastructure initiative. Behind the scenes, financial resources were mobilized. Now Brussels is putting a fat wallet of €300 billion on the table for "Global Gateway". The plan is to invest worldwide in digitalization, green technologies, and transport links.

By Amelie Richter

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Forced labor: von der Leyen's questionable advance

The Commission misses the October deadline for presenting the law on corporate due diligence. As if there weren't enough points of contention already, the Commission President has now interfered: von der Leyen wants to use the law to enforce a ban on imports of products from forced labor. This would actually require a trade instrument.

By Charlotte Wirth

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China-EU: cooperation potential on digital and green issues

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the EU has surveyed the mood of Chinese companies in Europe: they are generally confident about trade – but with reservations. They fear that planned EU regulations will have a negative impact on their business and are calling for fewer restrictions on 5G expansion.

By Amelie Richter