The European Union is planning to toughen its stance on trade with China, marking a significant shift in its approach. This change comes as Germany, the EU's largest economy, is rethinking its long-standing policy of engagement with China. The EU is set to unveil a new economic security doctrine in
The European Union (EU) is once again flexing its regulatory muscles, this time turning its attention to the cloud computing services provided by Amazon and Microsoft. The European Commission (EC) has kicked off three separate investigations to see if these tech giants should be labeled as "gatekeep
Germany's finance chief, Lars Klingbeil, had a chat with Chinese leaders about trade issues. He talked about how China makes too much of certain goods. Klingbeil warned that if China doesn't fix this, the EU might step in to protect its own market. He said, \"We don't want to do this, but we must l
The EU is facing a growing issue with small packages from China. These packages often slip through customs duties because of their low value. Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen wants to change this. He believes the EU needs to take action. Heinen plans to talk with other EU finance ministers about
Europe is falling behind in tech. A well-known industry expert, Louis Gallois, recently pointed this out. He said Europe is slow to make decisions and stuck in bureaucracy. Meanwhile, China is way ahead. Gallois suggested Europe should work more with Chinese companies. This could help Europe learn a
Ukraine is making big moves to tackle corruption, especially in the energy sector. Recently, seven people were charged in a scheme that allegedly involved $100 million in kickbacks. This scandal has people upset, especially since Ukraine is already dealing with power outages due to Russian attacks.
In a bold move, Taiwan's vice president, Bi-Khim Hsiao, recently spoke to a group of international lawmakers in Brussels. She made a strong case for the European Union to strengthen its bonds with Taiwan, especially in trade and security. Her speech came at a time when China is increasing its pressu
The European Union has just sent over 2 billion dollars to Ukraine. This is part of a bigger plan to help Ukraine stay strong while it fights off Russia. The EU has a special fund just for Ukraine. It's called the Ukraine Facility. This fund gives money to Ukraine in two ways: grants, which don't ne
The European Union is making waves with a plan to give the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) more power over cryptocurrency and stock markets. This move aims to create a unified regulatory system, much like the one in the U. S. But not everyone is on board. The EU is thinking about l
The EU is facing a tough situation. They want to help Ukraine with money in 2026 and 2027. The plan is to use frozen Russian assets, mostly held in Belgium. These assets could be turned into a loan for Ukraine. But there are some big hurdles to overcome. First, Belgium has concerns. They want guara
