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Brussels Is Playing Catch-Up on Rare Earths, and the Clock Is Running Out

Megan Khoo July 2, 2026

A country that has halted exports as an act of foreign policy is categorically different from one that has not, and European law should reflect that distinction.

Europe’s China Reckoning: The Cost of Outsourcing Sovereignty

Nicoletta Kouroushi June 16, 2026

Europe is beginning to recognise that sovereignty is not merely a legal or political concept, as it also rests on the capacity to produce, innovate, and sustain economic power.

Italy and India To Strengthen Trade and Strategic Relations?

TEC News May 19, 2026

Under a new joint declaration, a €20 billion bilateral trade target is expected to be met by 2029.

Poland Takes Mercosur Trade Deal to EU’s Own Court

TEC News May 11, 2026

Warsaw’s deputy foreign minister confirmed Poland’s court filing—and requested the implementation of the deal be paused during proceedings.

Germany’s Iran Problem: The Price of Appeasement

Sabine Beppler-Spahl January 23, 2026

The bravery of Iranian demonstrators—many of whom have paid with their lives—highlights the German government’s fearfulness and shames us.

Farmers Take to the Roads Again, Challenging the Mercosur Deal

TEC News January 7, 2026

Farmers plan to deploy new tractor-based roadblocks—echoing the December 18th protests in Brussels.

Germany Expects Italy to Back EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

TEC News / AFP January 7, 2026

Italy’s support for Mercosur deal hinges on safeguards and import controls for local farmers.

Macron Pressures China With Tariff Warning

TEC News / AFP December 7, 2025

The French president urged Beijing to curb its trade imbalance with Europe or face tougher measures—while conceding that uniting all 27 member states behind a hard line will be difficult.

Macron to Xi: ‘Help End Ukraine War’

TEC News / AFP December 4, 2025

Beijing visit sees the French president tell his Chinese counterpart that France and China must overcome their “differences.”

Germany and China Seek to Reset Trade Ties

TEC News November 24, 2025

Following export disputes, the rivals attempt renewed cooperation—planning high-level visits to strengthen economic dialogue.

Tag: trade

Brussels Is Playing Catch-Up on Rare Earths, and the Clock Is Running Out

Europe’s China Reckoning: The Cost of Outsourcing Sovereignty

Italy and India To Strengthen Trade and Strategic Relations?

Poland Takes Mercosur Trade Deal to EU’s Own Court

Germany’s Iran Problem: The Price of Appeasement

Farmers Take to the Roads Again, Challenging the Mercosur Deal

Germany Expects Italy to Back EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

Macron Pressures China With Tariff Warning

Macron to Xi: ‘Help End Ukraine War’

Germany and China Seek to Reset Trade Ties

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