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Philip Blenkinsop

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China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom

The European Commission's expected move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is set to kick off a round of talks that Chinese

China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom
Business|Europe|Technology

What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?

China and the European Commission have agreed to start talks on the planned imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) being imported into

What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?
Election|Europe|News

Europe's far right seeks policy influence to match seat gains

Europe's nationalist parties capitalised in the European Parliament election on voter disquiet over spiralling prices, migration and the cost of the green

Europe's far right seeks policy influence to match seat gains
Election|Europe|Political

Flemish nationalists to retain lead in Belgian parliament, far right gains

Flemish nationalist party N-VA (New Flemish Alliance) was on course to remain the largest party in Belgium's parliament on Sunday,

Flemish nationalists to retain lead in Belgian parliament, far right gains
Election|Europe

EU top jobs field narrows, von der Leyen set for second term

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appears on course for a second five-year term and Estonia's prime minister and Portugual's former premier

EU top jobs field narrows, von der Leyen set for second term
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

EU hits Chinese EVs with tariffs, drawing rebuke from Beijing

The European Commission said it will impose extra duties of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese electric cars from July, risking retaliation from Beijing which

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs

The European Union's plan to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) reflects a firming of its stance towards Beijing, but falls short of a tougher

Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs
Europe|News|World

Hungary takes EU presidency echoing Trump but likely to lack bite

Hungary's nationalist government launches its presidency of the European Union on Monday with a Trump-like call to "Make Europe

Hungary takes EU presidency echoing Trump but likely to lack bite
Europe|News

Hard right wants more EU power to reflect likely election gains

From his office in a distant annexe, French right-wing lawmaker Jean-Paul Garraud has his sights set on a spot much closer to the decision-making heart of

Hard right wants more EU power to reflect likely election gains
Business|Economy|Europe|News

EU backs competitiveness push, but divisions persist

European Union leaders agreed to reforms on nine fronts on Thursday to revitalise the bloc's economy and help it catch the United States

EU backs competitiveness push, but divisions persist
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

EU aims to agree key path towards green industry ambitions

European Union policymakers hope to agree new rules on Tuesday to promote domestic production of equipment for solar and wind power, fuel cells and other

EU aims to agree key path towards green industry ambitions
Europe|News|Political|World

EU targets LNG and shipping in 14th Russia sanctions package

European Union countries on Monday adopted a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. 

EU targets LNG and shipping in 14th Russia sanctions package
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates

EU countries are wavering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, highlighting Brussels' challenge in

EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates
Election|Europe|News

As France votes, Europe holds its breath

When President Emmanuel Macron shocked France last month by calling a snap election, he was gambling with the future of

As France votes, Europe holds its breath
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology

China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet

The European Union will impose tariffs of up to 37.6% from Friday on imports of electric vehicles made in China, EU officials said

China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Chinese industry body tells EU to correct its findings on EVs

EU tariffs on electric vehicles built in China breach global trading rules and must be corrected, an industry body representing 12 Chinese automakers told the

Chinese industry body tells EU to correct its findings on EVs
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Tesla to get lower EU tariff on its Chinese-made EVs

The European Union has slashed its planned extra tariff on Tesla electric vehicles imported from China by more than half, the bloc's executive

Tesla to get lower EU tariff on its Chinese-made EVs
Economy|Europe|Finance

Draghi says EU is falling behind its rivals in competitiveness

The European Union is falling behind global rivals due to limited innovation, high energy prices and skills gaps, former European Central Bank chief Mario

Draghi says EU is falling behind its rivals in competitiveness
Business|Economy

Draghi urges EU to catch up rivals or face 'slow agony'

The European Union needs far more coordinated industrial policy, more rapid decisions and massive investment if it wants to keep pace economically with rivals

Draghi urges EU to catch up rivals or face 'slow agony'
Europe|News|Political|World

Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, competitiveness

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday named a new team to lead the European Union's most powerful

Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, competitiveness
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

EU challenges China's dairy product probe at WTO

The European Commission launched a challenge at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Monday against China's investigation into EU dairy products, initiated

EU challenges China's dairy product probe at WTO
Business|Europe|Technology

Google complains to EU over Microsoft cloud practices

Alphabet unit Google filed a complaint to the European Commission on Wednesday against what it said were Microsoft's anti-competitive practices to lock

Google complains to EU over Microsoft cloud practices
Europe|News

UK PM Starmer visits Brussels for first talks on EU reset

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would work in good faith towards resetting relations with Brussels after talks with

UK PM Starmer visits Brussels for first talks on EU reset
Business|Economy|Europe

EU has enough support to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say

France, Greece, Italy and Poland will vote on Friday in favour of tariffs of up to 45% on imports of electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, sources said,

EU has enough support to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say

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