European Union

Europe’s focus on Asia intensified by Iran war

Ultimately, an underlying key goal of the EU’s pivot is to build a competitive advantage

As the EU’s first-ever standalone digital deal, the EUSDTA demonstrates a shared determination to work together amid the heightened global economic uncertainty.
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

Europe and Singapore: A reliable partnership in contested times

It offers a compelling model that combines openness with resilience, innovation with trust, and ambition with responsibility

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen (left) with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Mar 24.

Australia deal shows EU is ‘open for business’

Affecting sectors from agriculture to critical minerals, the trade agreement marks a big win for both sides

Australia has been pushing the EU to raise the amount of beef that can enter the bloc under preferential terms.

EU says it’s nearing a free-trade agreement with Australia

Both sides are racing to shore up economic links with like-minded partners

A JMEV electric vehicle assembly line in China's Jiangxi province. No countries are named as targets of IAA, but its rules are designed to address concerns about China's powerful position in clean-tech supply chains.

Asia anguishes over proposed EU Industrial Accelerator Act

As the EU signals a trade policy pivot, countries like China and Japan mull its effect on competition and business

ECB president Christine Lagarde has stressed that restructuring the bloc’s “business model” would require robust financial support.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Europe’s ‘limited responsibility’ model must go

ECB’s Christine Lagarde explained what Europe must do to secure its prosperity and sovereignty. But will European leaders heed the call?

ECB President Christine Lagarde said Europe has a greater capacity to absorb the current shock than in 2022 but noted the level of uncertainty and volatility is also greater.

Lagarde says ECB will do everything to keep inflation in check during Middle East war

[PARIS] The European Central Bank will do everything to keep inflation under control, despite the current surge in energy prices, its President Christine Lagarde told France 2 television on Tuesday.

Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the chairman of the eurozone’s finance ministers, says the region's growth can no longer rely on expanding labour supply.

Europe’s growth model is coming to an end: Eurogroup chair

The EU must mobilise capital more effectively to finance innovation and scale, says Kyriakos Pierrakakis

Together, the sectors covered by the Industrial Accelerator Act represent some 15% of EU manufacturing.

EU proposes ‘Made in EU’ rules for strategic sectors to limit China reliance

Critics warn the plans may lead to partners erecting trade barriers

The European Commission spokesperson says the EU has an adequate level of gas to ensure storage can be replenished ahead of next winter.

EU does not expect immediate energy security impact from Iran conflict

Its oil coordination group will meet within 48 hours to assess the situation, a European Commission spokesperson says