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After US, Europe probes Chinese car software
Brussels is in the hot seat to act on cyber-hacking threats stemming from Chinese connected cars.
Global leaders disappoint with their plan to fight superbugs
Don’t force us to invest in Britain, City warns Labour
Emmanuel Macron’s lonely battle to defend the EU-Canada trade deal
Hold China responsible for helping Russia, Danish PM says
China and EU seek to avoid trade war with talks on minimum EV prices
Meet the world’s toughest trade negotiator. It’s not Donald Trump.
Financial services role goes to Albuquerque ― but she brings baggage
Former Portuguese finance minister is known for introducing harsh economic austerity.
Ed Miliband is Britain’s minister for good vibes
Amid much Labour doom and gloom, the energy secretary appeared to be having the time of his life.
Biden on his climate legacy: ‘We did it’
The president celebrated his environmental successes and took aim at former President Donald Trump.
Trump promises to ‘take other countries’ jobs’ with ‘lowest taxes’
Trump previewed a sprawling manufacturing overhaul aimed at “relocating entire industries” into the U.S.
Only bold reform will expand access to innovative medicines in the UK
Greater collaboration between industry, government, policymakers and the NHS will be critical for treatment options in the UK to match the pace of scientific innovation. What is our route to achieving timely patient access across the country like our European neighbours?
Mission Impossible: Germany’s bid to kill EU duties on Chinese EVs
Berlin has one last chance to overturn the tariffs at a vote by member countries. But getting the required blocking majority looks to be out of reach — and would be without precedent.
California attorney general sues Exxon Mobil over plastics recycling deceptions
The filing caps a two-and-a-half-year investigation into the oil giant.
Liz Truss: Things would be better if I was still in charge
Liz Truss’ grand plan was “undermined by the economic establishment,” argues Liz Truss.
Czech crisis manager set to become EU’s top global dealmaker
As boss of the EU’s €300 billion Global Gateway infrastructure initiative, Jozef Síkela’s job will be to beat China at its own game.
No deal (yet) on EV duties between EU and China
Brussels allows China to propose another price offer, citing exceptional circumstances for this subsidy investigation.
UK energy policy: 20 people to lobby at Labour conference
Who to look out for in Liverpool this weekend.
Trade policy: 20 people to meet at Labour conference
We break down the 20 figures inside and outside government shaping Labour’s trade policy.
Tech policy: 20 people to meet at Labour conference
We break down the 20 figures inside and outside government shaping Labour’s tech policy.
Act now to ensure health policies address the burgeoning demands of Myopia
One of the world’s leading vision impairments, myopia’s prevalence is set to increase, with vast implications for country’s budgets and their people’s health and well-being.
Germany’s rude economic awakening
After a spate of bad news involving giants like Volkswagen and Intel, the mood in Germany has turned gloomy.
Keir Starmer channels his inner Boris Johnson
The gloomy U.K. prime minister is nothing like his predecessor Boris Johnson — until it comes to big bets on green innovation.
Saudi oil giant spends well over a billion on ‘sportswashing,’ new report says
Fossil-fuel companies are the new patrons of Big Sport, according to think tank New Weather Institute.
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That’s all, folks! Breton’s exit wraps 5 years of EU policy drama
French former commissioner leaves Brussels with a record of big dreams, powerful enemies and mixed reviews.
Meet the ‘incredibly rude’ choice for health commissioner, Orbán’s man in Brussels
“If you look for Olivér Várhelyi and health you will find a big nothing,” Left MEP Catarina Martins said.
Chinese trade boss comes to Brussels on Don’t Tax My Car tour
Whistle-stop tour of European capitals by Wang Wentao could end in a tough gig when he meets EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis.
How Teresa Ribera became the second-most-powerful person in Brussels
Spain’s climate expert is poised to become the EU’s competition chief, net-zero architect and economic transformer — all in one.
The EU’s chips plan implodes as Intel pauses investments
EU semiconductor struggles are a bad omen for industrial policy plans.