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EU’s China trade breakthrough risks taking pressure off Beijing

The EU's new trade deal with China has eased fears of an escalating trade war, but it could also weaken the political momentum behind Brussels' plans to take a tougher stance against Beijing's economic practices.

12 October 2026

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EU and China clinch deal over EVs after weeks of heated trade talks

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič described the deal as marking the end of the “first phase” of negotiations. Brussels is pushing for a fundamental rebalancing in trade relations with Beijing.

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EU paid €7.9bn for Russian Arctic LNG amid record imports

Continued Russian LNG imports undermine the credibility of the EU’s promise to sever its energy ties with Moscow, particularly as Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

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EU warned of gas shortfall of up to 15% if severe winter hits

The EU is entering the winter season on thin ice, facing a double-edged geopolitical squeeze that threatens to expose the fragility of its post-Russian energy architecture.

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Exclusive: G7’s 100-million-barrel pledge tied to March oil release

The October G7 announcement aims to accelerate and complete the IEA’s March emergency oil-stock release, rather than add a new 100-million-barrel pledge to the original 400 million, according to a document seen by Euronews.

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US probes EU carbon border tax over potential trade barriers

The EU's carbon border tax was designed to prevent companies from shifting production abroad to countries with weaker environmental rules — but the US says it amounts to a discriminatory trade rule.

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MEPs call for tougher action against China

The resolution calls China “a decisive enabler” of Russia’s war in Ukraine and says the EU should take action against China’s weaponisation of the rare eath minerals that Europe depends on.

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Italians and Czechs push Brussels to ease green rules

Rome and Prague have joined forces to protect industry ahead of the EU leaders' summit in Brussels next week.

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EU to urge faster shift from fossil fuels ahead of COP31

EU ministers are set to confirm their commitment to the green transition despite soaring energy prices and supply concerns, according to a draft COP31 position seen by Euronews.

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EU trade chief flies to China for crucial negotiations

Brussels has yet to find a way to curb Chinese imports, while EU leaders demand results from Beijing talks as a trade war looms.

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5 things to know ahead of crunch EU-China talks

The next ten days will be critical for EU-China relations. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to Beijing later this week for high-level talks aimed at rebalancing the trade relationship and securing “tangible” results ahead of next week’s meeting of EU leaders.

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Von der Leyen takes on Europe’s refineries amid energy crunch

Europe wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, but while it still relies heavily on oil — particularly diesel — reducing the infrastructure that processes that oil has increased vulnerability during the green transition.

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Germany and France agree new trade tool to counter China

Paris and Berlin call for a new EU "systemic reaction" tool that would let Brussels move fast to counter China-driven market distortions, as well as retaliation planning and a revamp of trade defence tools.

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Who controls Europe’s emergency oil – and when can it be released?

National leaders command the valves, the International Energy Agency coordinates global oil volumes, while the European Commission is a vital central switchboard.

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G7 agrees 100 million-barrel emergency oil release amid US pressure

The G7, led by France, announced the release of 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil after Trump threatened a ban of diesel exports.

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France weighs emergency oil release as US pressure mounts ahead of G7

France is set to present a plan to release emergency oil stocks following US pressure, with Paris considering a combined release of crude oil and diesel. President Emmanuel Macron will hold a G7 call on Friday.

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Meloni asks Brussels for fiscal leeway as energy shock squeezes Italy

Italian prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is urging the European Commission again to relax the EU's fiscal rules, saying that higher inflation due to soaring energy prices is squeezing households and businesses, according to a letter seen by Euronews.

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EU holds crisis meeting as US pressure mounts to release emergency oil

EU countries and the European Commission are holding talks on Friday that could pave the way for a new emergency oil reserves release, as pressure from Washington mounts. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews a fresh emergency release is "a possibility".

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‘Releasing strategic reserves is possible,’ EU energy chief says

Member states are discussing a coordinated release through the IEA, as the US pressures Europe to put more oil on the market. The Energy Commissioner told Euronews that Brussels can help coordinate the effort.

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Greece urges EU to loosen fiscal rules as energy crisis deepens

High energy prices and military escalation at energy facilities in the Middle East prompted Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to ask Brussels for greater fiscal flexibility. Greece has the largest debt among EU countries and is heading to polls in 2027.