European Union
Europe cannot afford another lost year
The continent must tackle competition from China, American protectionism and geopolitical threats
If Brussels starts a trade war, Beijing will finish it
Wargaming the EU-China conflict warns Europe against aggression towards an opponent with superior firepower
Brexit 10 years on: UK exporters still adjusting to life outside the EU
A Jul 22 EU-UK summit aims to seal a deal to ease non-tariff barriers from mid-2027
EU lawmakers clear US trade deal to avert return to trade conflict
The US struck a deal with the European Union in Scotland last July
EU and Asean at 50: time for bold action
The next decade of diplomatic ties must deliver concrete developments and tangible progress
Europe’s top carmakers urge simple ‘Made in Europe’ rules
In a joint letter, they are calling for 70% of vehicles sold in EU to source 70% of their value from within the bloc
Infineon to open 5 billion euro chip fab as part of EU sovereignty push
It benefits from soaring demand for power chips used in AI data centres, which will be produced at the facility
Thailand pushes EU free trade deal to reduce US reliance
Years of political instability have slowed the South-east Asian country’s trade agenda
China builds an economic fortress as global tensions rise
Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas
EU risks losing more than one million jobs over global pressures
Around 560,000 positions could be cut this year due to the energy costs, while around 600,000 roles are under pressure in the automotive industry
