The global trade order is entering a new phase of confrontation. With the U.S. slapping sweeping tariffs—34% on Chinese imports, 20% on goods from the EU, and 25% on automobiles—the world is watching a familiar rivalry reignite. China has already retaliated, the EU is preparing for delicate negotiations with President Trump, and the rest of […]
European Commissioner Christophe Hansen (LUX), responsible for Agriculture, has announced that in the second half of the year he will present a comprehensive proposal for the reform—or at least the revitalisation—of the Common Agricultural Policy. The initiative aims to simplify reimbursement and aid procedures for farmers, enhance competitiveness, reduce the burdens imposed by the Green Deal, […]
The packaging industry plays a vital role in the European Union’s economy, generating an annual turnover of €370 billion. However, despite increased recycling efforts, packaging waste continues to grow at an alarming rate. Over the past decade, packaging waste has risen by nearly 25%, with projections indicating a further 19% increase by 2030. Plastic packaging […]
Both the European Union and the United States are global leaders in environmental policy and climate action. However, their approaches to environmental protection, sustainability, and climate change differ significantly, reflecting varying political systems, economic structures, and societal priorities. This analysis highlights the key differences and similarities between the environmental strategies of the U.S. and the […]
In June 2023, the European Parliament (EP) drafted its position on A.I. european law, adding more restrictions to the rules of the Commission’s draft Regulation. On 27 June, EP and Council started negotiations and a second round will be held in July 2023. In the meantime, some of the largest companies in Europe have taken […]
(original in English, select your language) Increasing pressure from the US is pushing Europe to join the semiconductor war and reconsider all Chinese investments in critical sectors in Europe. The objective is to achieve technological sovereignty over China as soon as possible. It is believed that the United States’ efforts to stifle the Chinese chip […]
Manuel Macron, presidente della Francia e Ursula von der Leyen, presidente della Commissione europea, sono arrivati oggi a Pechino per una visita di tre giorni a Xi Jinping, presidente della Repubblica popolare cinese. La visita è un passo fondamentale per rafforzare le relazioni UE-Cina e dare il tono per future collaborazioni. Il viaggio dei […]
On 7 December 2022, the Commission tabled two proposals to modify the current framework that applies to EU central clearing counterparties (CCPs) and… Excessive and concentrated exposures to third-country central counterparties
This note offers links to recent reports and commentaries from some major international think tanks and research institutes on the debates relating … Industrial policy, State aid and clean tech
Although Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, it was preceded by long and repetitive military build-ups at the border, as well as … Russia’s war on Ukraine: Military balance of power
