In her second term, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is investing a lot of political capital in cutting red tape and signing new trade agreements. However, experts warn that this is unlikely to stimulate growth.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
The EPP abandoned its attempt at short notice to fast-track the Mercosur safeguard clauses through Parliament. Some member states are waiting for their adoption before committing to a position on the Mercosur agreement.
By Julia Dahm and Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Indonesia has identified 128 hydrocarbon basins across the archipelago – but only 20 have been developed so far. New government regulations are aimed at attracting foreign investors.
By Marcel Grzanna
Indonesia’s ex-president and dictator Suharto is being glorified by the government almost 30 years after his death. Human rights organizations are protesting.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is making a new attempt at a trade or investment agreement with the EU. Estonia’s foreign minister spoke of a possible free trade agreement between the EU and China on Wednesday.
By Leonardo Pape
The EU member states are in favor of permanently reducing tariffs for Ukrainian agricultural imports. But there are restrictions.
By Julia Dahm
The European Commission wants to appease critics of the Mercosur trade agreement with a proposal to implement safeguard clauses. However, this does not change the terms of the deal.
By Julia Dahm
Imported steel is to be subject to higher tariffs from 2026. The duty-free import quotas will be almost halved. The EU Commission’s proposal also affects countries with which free trade agreements exist.
By Lukas Bayer and Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Indonesia's palm oil exports to the EU could increase again in 2026, supported by the CEPA trade agreement and the postponement of the EU anti-deforestation law. After a decline in exports in 2024, producers will benefit from greater planning certainty.
By Amelie Richter
The agreement opens up the market of Southeast Asia's largest economy to European automotive and mechanical engineering companies and secures access to critical raw materials. Indonesia benefits with a particularly controversial product.
By Rob Francis
