European Union

The great Hungarian reset

Hungary’s incoming prime minister will have to address the fragile macroeconomic situation head on

The trade uncertainty comes at a time when both Britain and the EU face stiff competition from cheap Chinese electric vehicles.

British carmakers seek clarity on ‘Made in EU’ rule as trade risks grow

[BRUSSELS] The UK’s automotive industry group SMMT said on Thursday carmakers need clarity now on whether Britain will count as ‘Made in EU’ in the European Commission’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IA...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Apr 14.

World order ‘crumbling into disarray’ as Iran war drags on: Chinese President Xi

[BEIJING] Chinese President Xi Jinping touted shared principles with Spain to counter global disorder during an official visit by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, which comes after both sides have critic...

Viktor Orban has often stood in the way of critical policy goals for the EU, including blocking a loan to Ukraine and sanctions packages targeting Russia.

Orban’s loss in Hungary is a big moment for the EU. Here’s why

Magyar’s win might finally curb Budapest’s defiance, though major change remains a long shot

Reducing its reliance on Russian gas has been the cornerstone of Estonia’s energy policy ever since its independence in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. 

Estonia races towards renewables for greater energy security – not because of the Iran war

Its clean energy push was mandatory after its accession into the EU in 2004 and accelerated after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. His recent trip to South Korea and Japan follows an Asean-focused visit in 2025.

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