EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

Europe stands at a crossroads in its relationship with China: cling to fragmented responses, or forge a bold, unified strategy. As dependencies deepen and industries strain,…

Brussels wants to get tougher on Beijing, but neither side is ready for a full-blown confrontation.

Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn.

Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn.

European leaders are converging on a tougher view of Beijing, but concrete action remains elusive

As trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the…

EU leaders are due to discuss China and global geoeconomic imbalances on Thursday

The European trade deficit with China amounted to €360bn in 2025, or roughly €1bn a day. The commission and a growing group of member states want to take stronger measures to save…

Broad coalition of EU members support new trade strategy to prevent China causing European deindustrialisation as key Brussels summit looms.

Broad coalition of EU members support new trade strategy to prevent China causing European deindustrialisation as key Brussels summit looms.

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

Two topics dominate this week’s European Council. They have more in common than you’d think.

Competitiveness, geopolitical uncertainty and the future of EU spending top the agenda.