Offshoring cuts German auto jobs
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German auto companies shifted production abroad, threatening domestic jobs as Paris urged tougher China protections while Berlin hesitated, industry groups and officials said.
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by Dani Rodrik
My quick take on what Europe needs to do to provide the leadership the world needs from it. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/w...
The World Needs Europe to Get Its Act Together – Fast
Dani Rodrik argues that an attractive alternative to the US and Chinese models has become more important than ever.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
My quick take on what Europe needs to do to provide the leadership the world needs from it. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/w...
Reposted by Fabián Muniesa, Jussi T. Eronen
Europe's huge chemicals sector is campaigning to weaken the EU's most important climate policy.
And Brussels is listening.
And Brussels is listening.
European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy
The ultra-polluting sector says the EU’s carbon price is putting it out of business.
www.politico.eu
February 11, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Europe's huge chemicals sector is campaigning to weaken the EU's most important climate policy.
And Brussels is listening.
And Brussels is listening.
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Reuters: "The EU should consider either an unprecedented 30% across-the-board tariff on Chinese goods or a 30% depreciation of the euro against the renminbi to counter a flood of cheap imports, a French government strategy report said on Monday."
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Reuters: "The EU should consider either an unprecedented 30% across-the-board tariff on Chinese goods or a 30% depreciation of the euro against the renminbi to counter a flood of cheap imports, a French government strategy report said on Monday."
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
French advisers urges EU tariffs or weaker euro to counter China
The European Union should consider either an unprecedented 30% across-the-board tariff on Chinese goods or a 30% depreciation of the euro against the renminbi to counter a flood of cheap imports, a Fr...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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Reuters: "The EU should consider either an unprecedented 30% across-the-board tariff on Chinese goods or a 30% depreciation of the euro against the renminbi to counter a flood of cheap imports, a French government strategy report said on Monday."
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Reuters: "The EU should consider either an unprecedented 30% across-the-board tariff on Chinese goods or a 30% depreciation of the euro against the renminbi to counter a flood of cheap imports, a French government strategy report said on Monday."
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
As they gather again, national leaders are squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unleash public demand for a stronger, independent Europe — the one thing no summit communiqué can manufacture.
My latest for @euobserver.com #EUCO
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My latest for @euobserver.com #EUCO
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February 11, 2026 at 6:32 AM
As they gather again, national leaders are squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unleash public demand for a stronger, independent Europe — the one thing no summit communiqué can manufacture.
My latest for @euobserver.com #EUCO
euobserver.com/202382/europ...
My latest for @euobserver.com #EUCO
euobserver.com/202382/europ...
Reposted by Andrew Watt, Steve Peers
Emmanuel Macron calls for the issuance of "future-oriented Eurobonds" to finance strategic projects and challenge the hegemony of the US dollar.
"The global market, in fact, is increasingly afraid of the American dollar. It's looking for alternatives. Let's offer it European debt."
"The global market, in fact, is increasingly afraid of the American dollar. It's looking for alternatives. Let's offer it European debt."
Emmanuel Macron : « C’est le moment pour l’UE de lancer une capacité commune d’endettement, à travers des eurobonds »
A deux jours d’une rencontre des chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement de l’UE à Bruxelles, le président de la République appelle les Vingt-Sept, dans un entretien au « Monde » et à plusieurs journaux europ...
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February 10, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Emmanuel Macron calls for the issuance of "future-oriented Eurobonds" to finance strategic projects and challenge the hegemony of the US dollar.
"The global market, in fact, is increasingly afraid of the American dollar. It's looking for alternatives. Let's offer it European debt."
"The global market, in fact, is increasingly afraid of the American dollar. It's looking for alternatives. Let's offer it European debt."
I know people want to say something else with this chart, but the striking bit is that exports from Germany to #China have basically stagnated since the end of 2014.
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I know people want to say something else with this chart, but the striking bit is that exports from Germany to #China have basically stagnated since the end of 2014.
The German-Italian duo makes inroad into intergovernmental Europe, as it plots a major #EUCO power grab of EU decision-making. Stay tuned!
February 10, 2026 at 7:54 AM
The German-Italian duo makes inroad into intergovernmental Europe, as it plots a major #EUCO power grab of EU decision-making. Stay tuned!
Reposted by Christian Rauh
OPINION: As the current consensus goes, Europe has smothered itself in unnecessary regulation, and growth will return once red tape is cut.
This agenda is bound to disappoint.
This agenda is bound to disappoint.
Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis
The continent’s old growth model no longer works in today’s world. And EU leaders need a plan that matches the scale of this shift.
www.politico.eu
February 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM
OPINION: As the current consensus goes, Europe has smothered itself in unnecessary regulation, and growth will return once red tape is cut.
This agenda is bound to disappoint.
This agenda is bound to disappoint.