Category: European Union

E.U. Hits Electric Vehicles From China With Higher Tariffs

Leaders in Brussels are trying to curb China’s dominance in the industry, but European automakers fear the taxes will drive up prices and lead to a trade war.
Macron’s Call for Elections in France Adds to Fears of Financial Woes

Moody’s ratings agency warned of a downgrade on French debt, saying the move could worsen France’s finances by creating “a polarized political environment.”
Disinformation Spreads Amid E.U. Elections

False narratives and conspiracy theories about climate change, immigration and Ukraine are spreading via politicians and foreign operatives.
Disinformation Spreads Amid E.U. Elections

False narratives and conspiracy theories about climate change, immigration and Ukraine are spreading via politicians and foreign operatives.
China’s Exports Surge as Trade Tensions Near Boiling Point

China’s trade surplus soared, helping to lift the country’s economy even as consumer spending slows because of a sharp housing contraction.
Europe Has Fallen Behind the U.S. and China. Can It Catch Up?

A “competitiveness crisis” is raising alarms for officials and business leaders in the European Union, where investment, income and productivity are lagging.
Greece Is Betting Big on Liquefied Natural Gas From the U.S.

Even as it pivots to solar and wind for itself, Greece aims to become a natural gas supplier across Europe. Among its strongest backers is the United States.
Europe Banned Russia’s RT Network. Its Content Is Still Spreading.

A study found that hundreds of sites, many without obvious Kremlin links, copied Russian propaganda and spread it to unsuspecting audiences ahead of the E.U. election.
U.S. Seeks to Join Forces With Europe to Combat Excess Chinese Goods

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen warned that China’s industrial strategy posed a global threat the requires a united response.
U.S. and Europe Move Closer to Using Russian Assets to Help Ukraine

Finance ministers from the G7 nations are hoping to finalize a plan ahead of the group’s leaders meeting next month.
EU Investigates Facebook and Instagram Over Addictive Effects on Children

The American tech giant’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, may “exploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors,” the European Commission said.
Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Election Disinformation

The inquiry is intended to pressure the tech giant to more aggressively police Facebook and Instagram ahead of the European Union’s closely watched elections in June.