Europe’s chance to shape the future of global trade – POLITICO
The question isn’t whether globalization will continue, but who will lead it and on what terms, says BMW’s Frank…
Raw materials
Forget the G7. Now it’s the G6 versus Trump. – POLITICO
For Brussels and London in particular, the G7 format has served as an effective forum to agree on…
Dutch defense minister warns of Chinese spying threat
China is stepping up espionage on Dutch semiconductors, the Netherlands’ Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on Saturday. “The…
No more free cash – POLITICO
“These packages will reinforce the link between external action and internal priorities, such as energy security, the supply…
Ed Miliband buys off his critics on Chinese forced labor … for now – POLITICO
The government had resisted pressure for months to tighten rules on supply chains as flagship legislation for setting…
Trump talks tariffs. The EU talks free trade with the rest of the world. – POLITICO
It was a week when penguins, bonds, the new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s Digital…
Britain’s MPs vote to take control of British Steel – POLITICO
The legislation now heads to the House of Lords, where it is expected to be voted through later…
Britain plots state control of a flailing steelmaker. Here’s why.
LONDON — Britain’s government is scrambling to save the country’s last functioning blast furnace steel site — and…
UK parliament recalled to discuss future of British Steel – POLITICO
The House of Lords has also been recalled, raising the prospect of emergency legislation moving through all required…
Govt seek solution as Scunthorpe steelworks faces closure
There are concerns British Steel could run out of raw materials within days, raising fears over whether blast…
Record online shopping fueling Europe’s textile waste problem, watchdog warns – POLITICO
In 2022, EU citizens bought about 19 kilograms of new clothes, shoes and other household fabrics each —…
Rwanda and Belgium cut diplomatic ties as EU adopts sanctions – POLITICO
`The sanctions decision comes ahead of peace talks between DRC and M23 rebels in Angola, due to start…
Minerals deal will only succeed if Trump offers security guarantees, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO
Speaking ahead of his Washington trip, Zelenskyy said he would seek to clarify whether Trump would continue to…
Trump says Putin will accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine – POLITICO
Macron was open to the idea. He said France had liaised with other European countries, particularly Britain, on…
France still looking to block EU-Mercosur trade deal, Macron says – POLITICO
France is still trying to find a “blocking” minority in the EU to prevent Brussels from finalizing a…