China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
25 Jul EU Institutions

China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough

Hopes that this week’s EU-China summit would herald closer relations are now a distant memory, with Beijing showing no intention of fixing spiralling trade imbalances with the EU.
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Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
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25 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Digital health can position Europe as a global leader in care innovation
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
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The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
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As the rule of law comes under increasing pressure in Europe, now is the time to reaffirm its place at the core of EU values.
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What do consumers really think about the EU-U.S. trade battle? Euroconsumers surveyed people across Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain to find out
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For too long Europe has relied on others for protection. A new wave of investment in its defence industry has the potential to ensure security for the EU and Ukraine.
Interview: Keeping healthcare high on the EU agenda
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Op-ed: HIV surge should ring alarm bells for G7 leadership
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For the first time in a decade, the EU has seen a rise in new HIV infections. The bloc must take political action to reverse this trend.
Trump's latest tariff threat raises stakes for EU ahead of August deadline
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Op-ed: Lessons for the EU from Denmark’s green energy success
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The European Union should form an alliance with the United States' other trading partners to counter the president's 'hostage-taking' tactics, Pascal Lamy said in an interview.
Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
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Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
France’s 2026 budget aimed to restore fiscal order. Instead, it deepened President Emmanuel Macron’s political crisis and rang alarm bells in Brussels. 
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