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There is space to ease EU-China trade tensions
The EU will significantly increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports from the beginning of next month
ChinaHungarian EU presidency will promote right-wing agenda
Hungary takes over the Council of the EU presidency with plans to remake the bloc in its own image
HungaryEU-China talks could limit trade tensions
The EU and China will hold talks over the coming weeks regarding the EU’s plans to sanction Chinese electric vehicles
EUEuro-area industrial rebound is on shaky foundations
The German and euro-area manufacturing PMI fell markedly this month but services activity remains steadier
EUThe new EU fiscal rules will restrict budget policy
The failure of several members to markedly improve their public finances after COVID-19 has led to tighter fiscal rules
EUEastern members face EU fiscal deficit procedure
Visegrad Four's budget deficits come under scrutiny as the European Commission renews the excessive deficit procedure
Eastern EuropeG7 summit signals more trade protectionism ahead
The G7 summit confirms that the Western approach to China’s over-capacity and states supporting Russia is hardening
InternationalUkraine peace summit reveals global differences
The summit was a significant initiative, but was hampered by the absence of many countries, most notably Russia
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