Negotiations on the reform of European fiscal rules continue. For today, Friday, both the Council and Parliament have scheduled a trilogue without a fixed end time. Earlier this week, Parliament’s representatives were frustrated by the negotiation tactics of the Belgian presidency, which strictly adhered to the EU Council’s position. They feared that the EU debt […]
Delegations will face tough negotiations on the key decision of COP28 on the Global Stocktake (GST). After all, each country and group’s ideas on what consequences should be drawn from the first global stocktake on climate action differ significantly. In some cases, they even oppose each other directly. This is revealed by an overview of […]
The European Commission will postpone its decision on Chinese electric vehicle tariffs until after the European election on June 9, German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The provisional tariffs, expected to be announced by June 5, will be a sticker shock representing billions of dollars in new costs […]
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has questioned the legal basis of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). The ministry announced on Thursday that it was investigating complaints from the Chinese Machinery Industry Association (CCCME) about the EU instrument. The CCCME is a semi-official machinery and electronics trade organization representing car manufacturers and solar panel producers, among […]
According to analysts, the EU still has some work to do on its Global Gateway (GG) infrastructure initiative strategy. With the start of the new EU cabinet, communication around GG needs to become more transparent to realize its full potential and strengthen existing partnerships, especially in Africa.This is the conclusion of a joint analysis published […]
The German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) and its two partner organizations in France (France Universités) and Poland (Konferencja Rektorów Akademickich Szkół Polskich; KRASP) are calling for sustainable EU research funding based on openness, excellence and long-term funding. They support the EU’s plans to strengthen research and innovation, but are clearly in favor of a tenth edition […]
Jozef Síkela wants to drive forward Brussels’ Global Gateway infrastructure initiative as the designated EU Commissioner for International Partnerships. He was confirmed for the post on Wednesday. At the hearing in the EU Parliament, it became clear that the EU is still struggling with the definition of the initiative, which is supposed to be an […]
The trade conflict between the European Union (EU) and China is intensifying: Following the entry into force of additional tariffs on electric vehicles, Beijing lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday. All necessary measures will be taken to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, the Chinese Ministry of […]
The European Union has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imported Chinese biodiesel. The duties range between 12.8 percent and 36.4 percent. The duration of the provisional duties is six months. According to the EU Commission, the decision was preceded by an investigation into complaints from European biofuel producers. Brussels announced the additional duties in late […]
After the EU elections in early June, the newly elected European Parliament is taking shape, with key positions in the committees being filled. Some positions remain with experienced hands, making a significant shift in the EU Parliament’s stance on China unlikely.Last week, SPD MEP Bernd Lange was re-elected as the chair of the influential Trade […]