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Exclusive: EU chemical producers seek probe into Chinese rival
European chemical producers want the Commission to launch a probe into Chinese LB Group as it seeks to purchase a competitor’s plant in the UK to export to the EU, according to sources. The group fears it could be used to get around anti-dumping duties.
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EU cracks down on Chinese goods bypassing tariffs via Belt and Road
The European Commission has targeted glass fibre produced by Chinese firms using the Belt and Road initiative to bypass EU trade defences. However industry and unions warn the measures fall short and imports may continue to rise.
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Péter Magyar walks line between Brussels and Beijing on China trade
The Hungarian leader, who won a landslide election last Sunday, does not plan a major policy reversal on Hungary's trade relation with China. However, he has pledged to align more closely with EU rules, balancing ties with Beijing and growing pressure from Brussels.
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Will the Iran war threaten the EU's green transition?
The European Union's climate ambitions could be delayed as the war against Iran is driving energy prices through the roof and raising questions of supply security. EU leaders maintain the conviction that the path to energy independence lies in more clean power and less reliance on fossil fuels.
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The EU's recipe for trade deals : easy on beef, tough on wine
Within weeks, the European Commission has wrapped up deals with Mercosur, India and Australia. Yet despite the backlash over the Latin America agreement, Brussels is sticking to a familiar playbook: offensive on wine and cars, defensive on beef.
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EU Chemicals Agency backs sweeping 'forever chemicals' ban
The European Chemicals Agency's opinion follows pressure from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands to take urgent action to restrict PFAS use due to its environmental and health impact. The European Commission will decide on whether to act upon ECHA's opinion by the end of 2026.
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EU lawmakers support EU–US trade deal, with conditions attached
The European Parliament on Tuesday cleared the way for the implementation of the Turnberry agreement, but the safeguards attached by lawmakers must still be approved by EU member states before tariffs on US goods can be reduced to zero.
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Farmers angry after EU-Australia trade deal liberalises farm products
The new EU-Australia trade deal has drawn criticism from farmers and MEPs, who argue that it will open the door to additional imports of sensitive products on top of those already agreed under the contentious Mercosur deal, while not providing full protection for certain EU regional products.
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Macron pushes tougher EU digital action ahead of key votes
In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron called for tighter rules on social media platforms to curb foreign interference, as France faces ongoing attempts to influence its municipal election campaign.
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Ten EU countries reinforce attack against ETS ahead of key EU summit
Ahead of a key European summit on Thursday, 10 EU countries intensified attacks on the bloc's climate policy, warning that the current system is damaging industry. They're calling for a slower and more flexible approach to protect competitiveness while pursuing the green transition.
