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Subsidy inquiry will test the EU’s policy on China
The EU will launch an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese electric vehicles
EUFrench government faces tough parliamentary hurdles
France’s minority government faces strong opposition to its budget, medium-term financial plans and immigration reforms
FranceEuro-area economic activity will slow into 2024
The euro-area is now expected to grow less in 2023 and 2024 than had been expected in May
EUGerman-French tank project appears in peril
The German-French Main Ground Combat System project appears to be on the verge of collapse
GermanyGerman-French defence tensions will persist
Germany’s acquisition of the Arrow 3 defence system from Israel has exposed significant EU divisions over defence policy
GermanyFrance's troop presence in Niger is not sustainable
Large demonstrations have been organised against the French military presence after France's refusal to withdraw
NigerFrance will push for ‘multi-speed’ EU
Speaking to French ambassadors, President Macron advocated the idea of multi-speed EU as a way to bring in new members.
FranceReferendums unlikely to fix French premier’s dilemma
Emmanuel Macron reportedly wants to hold referendums to break the parliamentary deadlock and implement legislation
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