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Jakob Weizman
POLITICO Europe
11 days ago
The Social Democrats of incumbent PM Mette Frederiksen are projected to win the most votes when Danes go to the polls tomorrow. But whether they can form a government will likely be decided by the centrist Moderate Party’s leader, Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
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Denmark’s kingmaker is a man who brushes his teeth with soap
Lars Løkke Rasmussen may be on track for only 12 seats in the country’s next parliament, but he could decide who governs Denmark next.
https://www.politico.eu/article/denmark-lars-lokke-rasmussen-kingmaker-election/
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POLITICO Europe
16 days ago
The European Commission is preparing to exclude the European Parliament from a reform of the EU's chemical safety rules, abandoning a six-year project to overhaul the laws through the normal route.
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Brussels prepares to rewrite Europe’s chemical safety laws behind closed doors
The move to bypass Parliamentary scrutiny would be a major win for the powerful chemicals industry.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-bypass-parliament-major-chemical-safety-reform/
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POLITICO Europe
22 days ago
Albania’s parliament has voted against lifting immunity for its former Deputy PM Belinda Balluku, who is facing corruption charges, prompting warnings from Brussels about the implications for the country’s EU membership bid.
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Brussels calls for justice as ex-Albanian deputy prime minister avoids arrest
The European Union warns of the implications for Albania’s EU membership bid as former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku faces corruption charges.
https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-calls-for-justice-as-ex-albanian-deputy-prime-minister-belinda-balluku-faces-arrest/
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POLITICO Europe
28 days ago
Kosovo will head back to the polls for the second time in just a few months after the country’s parliament failed to elect a president.
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Kosovo heads to elections again after failed presidential vote
Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s decision not to back President Vjosa Osmani marks the end of a key political alliance in Kosovo.
https://www.politico.eu/article/vjosa-osmani-albin-kurti-kosovo-elections-again-after-failed-presidential-vote/
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POLITICO Europe
about 1 month ago
Czech President Petr Pavel approved Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s nominee for environment minister, ending months of turmoil marked by blackmail allegations, protests and political scandal.
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New Czech environment minister appointed following controversy
Czechia will finally have a new environment minister after months of political deadlock over the post.
https://www.politico.eu/article/new-czech-environment-minister-appointed-following-controversy/
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POLITICO Europe
about 2 months ago
Europe's huge chemicals sector is campaigning to weaken the EU's most important climate policy. And Brussels is listening.
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European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy
The ultra-polluting sector says the EU’s carbon price is putting it out of business.
https://www.politico.eu/article/european-chemical-giants-weaken-eu-flagship-climate-policy/
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POLITICO Europe
2 months ago
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen has one person to thank for rescuing her from a looming political abyss: Donald Trump.
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Donald Trump just saved Mette Frederiksen from electoral oblivion
The Danish prime minister was sinking in the polls. America’s Greenland grab changed everything.
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-saved-mette-frederiksen-from-electoral-oblivion/
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POLITICO Europe
2 months ago
Greenland's mining minister has rejected U.S. attempts to carve up her island's mineral resources, saying no external power should decide the fate of the Arctic territory's vast natural wealth.
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Greenland to Trump: Hands off our minerals
A deal between the U.S. and NATO shouldn’t touch Greenland’s minerals, says minister.
https://www.politico.eu/article/greenland-to-trump-hands-off-our-minerals/
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Camille Gijs
2 months ago
NEW: EU-Mercosur trade deal stalled as MEPs send it for judicial review MEPs backed a resolution to seek an opinion from the Court of Justice on whether the texts of the agreement comply with the EU treaties. 334 votes in favor, 324 against, and 11 abstentions
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
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EU-Mercosur trade deal stalled as MEPs send it for judicial review
Opponents of the Latin American accord prevail, potentially delaying it for up to two years.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-mercosur-trade-deal-stalled-as-meps-send-it-for-judicial-review/
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PubAffairs EU Debates, News & Opinions 🇪🇺
3 months ago
#EUEnlargment
: Countries split over plans for two-tier EU, by Gabriel Gavin,
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@sebstarcevic.bsky.social
| Politico
www.politico.eu/article/eu-v...
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Countries split over plans for two-tier EU
New proposals will offer the chance to become a member of the EU while limiting some decision-making rights — and prospective members are divided.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-voting-rights-edi-rama-albania-elections-croatia/
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POLITICO Europe
3 months ago
Kosovo’s caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he intends to swiftly form a new government after preliminary results showed his party on track to comfortably win yesterday’s early parliamentary election.
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Kosovo’s ruling party claims convincing win in snap election
Prime Minister Albin Kurti says he’ll look to form a government quickly after his party won around half the votes in Sunday’s parliamentary vote, according to preliminary results.
https://www.politico.eu/article/kosovo-election-ruling-party-claims-convincing-win-albin-kurti-preliminary-results/
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POLITICO Europe
3 months ago
After nearly a year of political paralysis, Kosovo returns to the polls on Sunday in a vote that could determine if the country makes progress on its stalled path toward the European Union.
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Kosovo heads to polls hoping to break political deadlock
Europe’s youngest country is headed for yet another election, casting its European path further in doubt.
https://www.politico.eu/article/kosovo-heads-to-polls-hoping-to-break-political-deadlock/
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POLITICO Europe
3 months ago
Albania is facing a mounting political crisis after its deputy prime minister was indicted. It reached its tipping point yesterday after Molotov cocktails were hurled at PM Edi Rama’s office.
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Albanian PM’s office petrol bombed as corruption protests flare
The EU candidate country is facing mounting political tensions after its deputy prime minister was indicted.
https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-pm-edi-rama-office-petrol-bombed-as-corruption-protests-flare/
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POLITICO Europe
3 months ago
The removal of a prominent TV show host in Bulgaria has sparked a backlash, reigniting concerns about political pressure on the media amid the collapse of the country’s government.
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Bulgarian TV host’s removal sparks protests
Maria Tsantsarova, host of a political talk show on the leading Bulgarian TV channel, was told Friday that she would not continue in her role, local media reported.
https://www.politico.eu/article/bulgaria-tv-host-maria-tsantsarova-removal-sparks-protests/
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I interviewed Albanian PM Edi Rama on Wednesday on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans Summit. Rama says Albania won't continue with the TikTok ban next year. More here in my article for
@politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/alba...
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Albania won’t extend TikTok ban, Rama says
Albanian PM “happy with the outcome” after constructive meetings with the platform.
https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-wont-extend-tiktok-ban-rama-says/
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POLITICO Europe
4 months ago
Albania won't extend its year-long ban on TikTok, Prime Minister Edi Rama told POLITICO.
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Albania won’t extend TikTok ban, Rama says
Albanian PM “happy with the outcome” after constructive meetings with the platform.
https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-wont-extend-tiktok-ban-rama-says/
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POLITICO Europe
4 months ago
Czechia’s new interim environment minister, Petr Macinka, scrapped the ministry's climate protection section, saying the department needs to be “de-ideologized."
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Czech climate policy gutted by minister who vowed ‘green blood will run’
The new government plans to rewrite Czechia’s green rules.
https://www.politico.eu/article/climate-policy-czechia-petr-macinka-andrej-babis-eu-politics/
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POLITICO Europe
4 months ago
Serbia will be absent when EU leaders meet their Western Balkan counterparts this evening to discuss enlargement after President Aleksandar Vučić said late yesterday that his country would not attend.
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Serbia ditches EU-Western Balkans Summit
Serbia has made little progress in its bid to join the EU, despite being granted candidate status in 2012.
https://www.politico.eu/article/serbia-ditches-eu-western-balkans-summit-vucic/
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POLITICO Europe
4 months ago
The European Commission has sparked a dispute between rival environmental camps by announcing it will sacrifice nature protection laws to speed up the rollout of clean electricity networks.
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EU ignites green-on-green backlash with electricity grid reform
Nature protections are slowing down the clean energy transition, so Brussels wants to relax them.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-electricity-grid-reform-procedures-environment-politics/
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Marianne Gros
4 months ago
🚨 Up next on the chopping block are waste management and industrial emissions rules as the EU continues to loosen environmental rules that businesses don't like. w/
@leonieacater.bsky.social
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@jakobweizman.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
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EU unveils another plan to roll back green rules
The “environmental omnibus” will cut back rules on pollution reporting and waste management.
https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-confirms-another-plan-to-roll-back-green-rules/
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Tune in to our
#POLITICOSustainableSummit
tomorrow to follow our engaging discussion on the challenges facing the European chemicals industry. I’m delighted to moderate a panel featuring key voices that will map out what is a crucial moment for the ‘industry of industries.’
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4 months ago
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POLITICO Europe
4 months ago
Europe wants to revitalize its chemical industry and become more competitive on the global stage. But will that come at a price to the environment? That’s what reporter Jakob Weizman will explore at our
#POLITICOSustainableSummit
👇 Register to watch live:
www.politico.eu/sustainable-...
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A race car driver, a climate change denier, and a former rockstar all walk into a bar.... Here's our story on ministerial picks Babiš submitted yesterday to President Pavel 👇
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POLITICO Europe
4 months ago
Kosovo is heading for a snap election after parties failed to form a governing majority yesterday, prompting the dissolution of parliament.
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Kosovo heads for snap election after months of political deadlock
Talks to form a coalition government had been going on for nine months.
https://www.politico.eu/article/kosovo-snap-election-after-months-political-deadlock-president-president-osmani/
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My latest on Kosovo's political situation here 👇
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POLITICO Europe
6 months ago
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered pointed remarks today to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić about his country’s progress toward EU membership.
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Von der Leyen warns Serbia: Time to get real about joining the EU
The EU is losing patience with Belgrade as it maintains ties with Russia.
https://www.politico.eu/article/time-get-concrete-about-serbia-joining-eu-ursula-von-der-leyen-tells-aleksandar-vucic/
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POLITICO Europe
8 months ago
The US has shared a proposed text of a joint statement enshrining its outline trade deal with the EU, the Commission said on Thursday, indicating that the political agreement is inching closer to reality.
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Washington shares proposed trade deal text with EU
“We will ping pong it forth and back until we get to a final text — and I hope we can get there soon,” says EU trade spokesperson.
https://ow.ly/UZOF50WFXbO
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Antonia Zimmermann
9 months ago
After the EU found Israel to be in breach of its human rights obligations under their trade deal, tensions are running high over what economic steps the bloc can now take at a time of extreme tension in the Middle East. w/
@jakobweizman.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-g...
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The EU says Israel is guilty of human rights abuses. What does that mean for trade?
As Israel’s largest trading partner, the European Union could use its economic power to exert pressure on the country.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-gaza-israel-human-rights-abuses-trade/
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Antonia Zimmermann
9 months ago
After the EU found Israel to be in breach of its human rights obligations under their trade deal, tensions are running high over what economic steps the bloc can now take at a time of extreme tension in the Middle East. w/
@jakobweizman.bsky.social
pro.politico.eu/news/200779
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Graham Lanktree
11 months ago
Read my story with
@jakobweizman.bsky.social
about what the EU and 12-nation CPTPP could do together to challenge Trump.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Trump’s trade war pushes EU toward Pacific free traders
A 12-nation Indo-Pacific club could serve as a platform for teaming up.
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-trade-war-eu-pacific-free-traders/
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POLITICO Europe
11 months ago
As Trump’s trade war smashes the economic order, the EU is increasingly thinking that joining forces with the Indo-Pacific trade bloc CPTPP might be the best plan B.
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Trump’s trade war pushes EU toward Pacific free traders
A 12-nation Indo-Pacific club could serve as a platform for teaming up.
https://ow.ly/QTtt50VQMJY
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The U.S. makes up 13% of global trade — and the EU is setting its sights beyond that. Read my explainer for
@politico.eu
here 👇
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11 months ago
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POLITICO Europe
11 months ago
Donald Trump is turning his back on free trade and, with it, the €1.6 trillion transatlantic trade relationship. That's motivating the European Union to do trade deals with just about everyone else.
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Trump talks tariffs. The EU talks free trade with the rest of the world.
With the United States throwing up the highest trade barriers in a century, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is on a mission to do trade deals with everyone else.
https://ow.ly/BE6750VHyOC
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The EU wants Serbia’s lithium to power its green transition and reduce Chinese dependence. But people in Serbia won’t go down without a fight. Read our investigation into the controversial Jadar project👇🏻
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12 months ago
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POLITICO Europe
12 months ago
The EU placed a strategic bet on Serbian lithium to fuel its shift to electric vehicles. But it's resulted in dirty politics and an environmental backlash so severe it is poisoning the Balkan nation’s relations with Brussels.
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Is Serbia turning into an EU mining colony?
A Brussels-backed project to develop the lithium reserves needed to power electric vehicles is fueling political instability on the European Union’s doorstep.
https://www.politico.eu/article/serbia-lithium-reserve-eu-mining-colony-electric-vehicles/
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Douglas Busvine
12 months ago
Trump blinked — and we had to re-record Politico’s EU Confidential podcast. Here’s Take 2 — with Josh Lipsky of the Atlantic Council and Sarah Wheaton hosting. Thanks for having me on the show!
@politico.eu
open.spotify.com/episode/71xd...
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Trump blinks on tariffs. Can Europe exhale?
EU Confidential · Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/71xdjNHLIfyllLhPY0r3u9?si=378cee8dc21c415f
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Looks like we've got ourselves a trade war! Stellar (and quick) reporting from
@camgijs.bsky.social
and
@koenverhelst.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
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EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation
Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-takes-revenge-on-trumps-metals-tariffs-approved-as-countries-close-ranks/
12 months ago
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Koen Verhelst
12 months ago
If all is hostile, turn friendly: EU offers Donald Trump to slash all tariffs on industrial goods.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-o...
w/ fresh reporting from Luxembourg by
@camgijs.bsky.social
@jakobweizman.bsky.social
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@gi-coi.bsky.social
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EU offers Trump removal of all industrial tariffs
“Europe is always ready for a good deal,” says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-offers-trump-removal-of-all-tariffs/
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We spoke with Czechia's foreign minister on what comes next in the EU's response to Trump's tariffs. Could American gas still be on the table? Read more here 👇 With
@gabrielgavin.bsky.social
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12 months ago
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POLITICO Europe
12 months ago
The EU should encourage U.S. President Donald Trump to reverse trade tariffs by buying more American gas, while simultaneously threatening penalties of its own, Czechia's top diplomat said.
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EU can still do deal with Trump to beat tariffs, says Czechia
Brussels should plan for peace with Washington — but prepare for trade war, Prague’s top diplomat told POLITICO.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-deal-donald-trump-tariffs-czechia-jan-lipavsky-american-gas/
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Giovanna Coi
12 months ago
If you, too, want to make up your own reciprocal tariffs to charge friends, family and foreign countries, all you need is simple maths and a calculator. Yes, that's precisely how the Trump administration has just upended world trade. with Jakob Weizman on
@politico.eu
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Trump’s tariff math is crazy, says ‘Wisdom of Crowds’ author
James Surowiecki challenges the White House’s rationale for punishing Europe, China, India and Japan with reciprocal tariffs.
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-us-trade-tariff-math-is-crazy-wisdom-of-crowds-author/
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Camille Gijs
12 months ago
And about those maths... James Surowiecki challenges the White House’s rationale for punishing Europe, China, India and Japan with reciprocal tariffs. Story by
@jakobweizman.bsky.social
and
@gi-coi.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Trump’s tariff math is crazy, says ‘Wisdom of Crowds’ author
James Surowiecki challenges the White House’s rationale for punishing Europe, China, India and Japan with reciprocal tariffs.
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-us-trade-tariff-math-is-crazy-wisdom-of-crowds-author/
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Camille Gijs
about 1 year ago
Stark signal by EU Commission boss von der Leyen on the eve of 'Liberation Day.' “Europe holds a lot of cards. From trade to technology, to the size of our market... All instruments are on the table.” This is how the EU plans to hit back against Trump's tariffs 👇
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
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EU readies counterstrike on Big Tech and US banks over Trump’s mega tariffs
Brussels sees America’s transatlantic trade surplus in services as its Achilles’ heel.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-tariffs-counter-strike-big-tech-us-banks-donald-trump/
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Camille Gijs
about 1 year ago
An eye for an eye. That's in essence the playbook the EU should follow in responding to Trump’s tariff war, Belgium’s new EU and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told us. Tech would bring "greatest sensitivity and responsiveness" from US. W/
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www.politico.eu/article/belg...
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Belgian FM: EU should fight fire with fire in Trump’s trade war
Targeting Big Tech could be among the EU’s options to hit Washington where it hurts, Belgium’s foreign minister says.
https://www.politico.eu/article/belgian-eu-donald-trump-trade-war-tariffs-america-washington/
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POLITICO Europe
about 1 year ago
Donald Trump repeated that the United States will annex Greenland, while cheering the Arctic island’s election result.
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Trump: Annexation of Greenland ‘will happen’
The Arctic island’s election winner panned U.S. president’s comments as “unacceptable.”
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-greenland-annex-island-us-nato-china-russia/
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Douglas Busvine
about 1 year ago
On the EU’s tariff hit list: American chicken wings, motorbikes and … women’s négligées?
www.politico.eu/article/on-t...
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On the EU’s tariff hit list: American chicken wings, motorbikes and … women’s négligées?
The European Commission is seeking feedback on a 99-page hit list and respondents have until March 26 to reply.
https://www.politico.eu/article/on-the-eus-tariff-hit-list-american-chicken-wings-motorbikes-and-womens-negliges/
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My latest for
@politico.eu
on Greenland's election results- and what it means for the Artic island's future.
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POLITICO Europe
about 1 year ago
Greenland had a message for Donald Trump as islanders went to the polls this week: thanks, but no thanks. The US president’s repeated noises about acquiring the vast Arctic island were rejected at the ballot box, as a party that denounced Trump’s ambitions came out on top.
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Greenlanders say no to Trump as rare earths loom over coalition talks
Election throws up surprise result as independence from Denmark remains tough to define.
https://ow.ly/h84S50VgxXG
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POLITICO Europe
about 1 year ago
🚨 BREAKING: The European Union hit back hard as US President Donald Trump imposed 25 percent global steel and aluminum tariffs today, announcing a two-stage retaliation covering €26 billion in EU exports. Full story:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
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I am delighted to lead my first Morning Trade newsletter for
@politico.eu
. Tariffs (again), India, and a U.S-Ukraine deal- read all about it:
pro.politico.eu/news/194705
Feel free to reach out for a ☕️and chat about all things trade!
about 1 year ago
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