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France urges protection against China

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France urged EU partners to adopt comprehensive industrial protections and a joint investment plan to counter Chinese competition, while German hesitation risked domestic auto jobs.

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Europe's huge chemicals sector is campaigning to weaken the EU's most important climate policy.

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.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:08 AM

Reposted by Lars P. Feld

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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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February 11, 2026 at 6:32 AM

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Finally, the other expectation also came true - despite flirting with the far-right on the issue, on the EU-US trade deal the 'von der Leyen' Platform found a deal, including new safeguards in case Trump raises tariffs or threatens another EU country.
We welcome the agreement reached today in the EP that fundamentally improves last year’s EU–US Turnberry tariff deal.

Congrats, rapporteur Bernd Lange for delivering on key priorities, providing greater certainty & stability for 🇪🇺workers & businesses.
www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...
February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM

Reposted by Jussi T. Eronen

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When EU leaders meet tomorrow to discuss the EU’s competitiveness agenda, they should stop chasing ghosts and confront the real problem Europe‘s economy is facing.

Our latest for @politico.eu with @nilsredeker.bsky.social and @sandertordoir.bsky.social 👇
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 6:47 AM