Overcapacity from China could soon threaten numerous sectors of Europe's core industries. The US retaliatory tariffs are further worsening the situation. Brussels must act to prevent an escalation.
By Marcel Grzanna
Next week, the EU Commission will present its proposal for more flexibility for car manufacturers to achieve the CO₂ fleet limits. Table.Briefings has already had a look at the draft.
By Lukas Knigge
This week, European trade policy will be tested. Several high-ranking representatives will travel to China to negotiate controversial trade issues, including the Chinese anti-dumping duties on European brandy. But the chances of success are slim.
By Amelie Richter
Commission President von der Leyen is reneging on her promise to appoint a high-ranking special envoy to represent the interests of SMEs. For this, she is now receiving clear criticism.
By Till Hoppe
Demand for steel has developed worse than expected. This will be taken into account when recalibrating the protective measures.
By Table.Briefings
The profile of Chinese investments in Europe has largely shifted – away from company takeovers and infrastructure stakes towards building new production facilities. However, the political debate often fails to adequately discuss what conditions should be attached to such investments.
By Leonardo Pape
Together with a "coalition of the willing," the Netherlands wants to strengthen the semiconductor industry in Europe and better coordinate support measures. Germany is also part of the coalition.
By Table.Briefings
With the Clean Industrial Deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan, the EU Commission wants to reduce energy prices in the short and long term – including through subsidies. This also harbors risks, write Lukas Bertram, Andreas Eisl, Philipp Jäger and Philipp C. Verpoort in today's Opinion.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The project, which will cost a total of two billion euros, is expected to create 1,800 jobs and could use lithium from Portuguese deposits. Economics Minister Reis described the commitment as a "victory for Portugal."
By Emily Kossak
Simplifying the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is one of the EU Commission's key plans for cutting red tape. As Table.Briefings has learned, Brussels wants to postpone the introduction of carbon cost for emissions-intensive imports, along with other details.
By Amelie Richter
