Category: European Commission

Trump Tariffs? Europe Braces but Has No Clear Strategy

The incoming president promised “tariffs all the way” unless Europe bought more U.S. oil and gas. European officials have no clear strategy for avoiding a trade war.
New York Times Takes European Commission to Court Over Covid Vaccine Deal

The news outlet is pushing the Commission to release text messages between the E.U.’s top official and Pfizer as they negotiated a vaccine contract.
France’s Financial Morass Produces a Harsh Critique From Moody’s

The financial ratings agency, citing a “fiscal deterioration” with rising borrowing and a political logjam, downgraded its outlook for French debt.
Europe Votes to Impose Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China

European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region’s automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China.
Europe Expected to Approve Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China

The European Union is expected to support wielding tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, seeking to prevent unfair competition.
Ursula von der Leyen, Top E.U. Official, Visits Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky as stalled talks delay a $50 billion loan to Ukraine.
Backlash Erupts Over Europe’s Anti-Deforestation Law

Leaders around the world are asking the European Union to delay rules that would require companies to police their global supply chains.
Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’

The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.
Push for Gender Equality in E.U.’s Top Roles Looks Set to Fall Short

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, asked member countries to nominate both men and women for commission roles.
Who Is Telegram’s Pavel Durov and Why Was He Arrested in France?

Pavel Durov has been detained in France, as part of wide-ranging investigation into criminal activities on the messaging platform he runs.
Europe Slashes Tariffs for Tesla Vehicles Made in China

The European Commission will charge the U.S. automaker an additional duty of 9 percent, much lower than tariffs levied on its Chinese peers for electric vehicles imported to Europe.
E.U. Court Rebukes European Commission Over Covid Vaccine Contracts

The court ruled that the European Commission wrongly withheld information, casting a shadow on its leader, Ursula von der Leyen, before a crucial vote on her future.