Europe News In 2025, global trade cracked under tariffs and new China shock Hit by US tariffs and Chinese weaponisation of critical goods, the EU became squeezed by the aggressive trade agenda of the world’s two largest economies. Brussels now ponders new alliances and new markets. 29/12/2025
Economy Germany’s export model hit by dual US and China demand slump Simultaneous falls in exports to the US and China are exposing deep structural weaknesses in Europe’s largest economy, according to a new study. 23/12/2025
Economy China hits EU with 42.7% tariff on dairy imports Beijing will slap tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, citing unfair subsidies and escalating a tit-for-tat trade dispute triggered by EU action on Chinese electric vehicles. 22/12/2025
Economy China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on pork imports from EU The final tariff rates that range from 4.9% to 19.8% are due to take effect on Wednesday and last for five years. 16/12/2025
Business Volkswagen's €3bn gamble: Can it win back market share in China? VW is developing cars tailored to Chinese drivers — vehicles that will likely never be seen on European roads, though they may make their way to markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. 15/12/2025
Europe News EU strengthens screening of investments from foreign countries The European Parliament and EU member states are taking steps to prevent rivals like China from “weaponising” their investments. 11/12/2025
World AI: Europe and China compare their perspectives on the future of work In partnership with CGTN In a debate co-produced by Euronews and CGTN, researchers, economists and professionals from China and Europe compared their views on the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of work. 10/12/2025
Economy EU's ‘Buy European’ strategy delayed by division among member states A European plan to favour “made in Europe” products has been pushed back to 2026 by the Commission, with several member states insisting such a preference should be used only as a last resort. 09/12/2025
Economy China bets big on exports, but will Europe’s economy pay the price? China’s export surge threatens Europe’s economy, with Goldman Sachs warning of GDP losses in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain due to rising competition and weak EU policy responses. 07/12/2025
World Who will drive the next wave of green growth? In partnership with CGTN At a Euronews–CGTN debate, climate leaders from China and Europe warned that only joint action, smart regulation and advanced tech can keep global heating within 1.5C. 05/12/2025
Economy EU Commission sharpens its trade doctrine to counter foreign threats The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a new economic security strategy meant to better anticipate risks facing the EU market amid escalating threats to global trade, with China top of the list. 03/12/2025
Economy EU to unveil new economic security doctrine amid growing risks The European Commission will unveil on Wednesday a new economic security doctrine designed to anticipate trade threats and take a more strategic approach to the EU’s existing trade tools. 02/12/2025
Europe News Trade, tech, Ukraine: What to know about Macron's trip to China French President Emmanuel Macron is set to land in China on 3 December, with Paris hoping its “strategic dialogue” will help advance key priorities for both the EU and Ukraine. 28/11/2025
Europe News Exclusive: 'Everything can be weaponised,' says EU trade chief EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews in an exclusive interview that the Nexperia incident is "beginning to be resolved", but points to lessons about critical dependencies: "Everything can be weaponised." 14/11/2025
Business EU car production to stabilise after China eases chip export curbs The move by China’s commerce ministry means European carmakers can now rely on resumed Nexperia chip deliveries, while boosting shares for the chipmakers' parent company, Wingtech Technology. 10/11/2025
Belgium Taiwan's VP calls for closer EU ties in rare address in Brussels EU member states, like most countries, have no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan and follow the "One China" policy. 07/11/2025