Europe seeks protection, Germany hesitates

European leaders and industry chiefs met in Antwerp today to seek measures to halt industrial decline as Chinese competition gained ground, with France urging protection while Germany hesitated.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Jobs at risk: The exodus of the auto industry has already begun

Due to a lack of competitiveness in German production, many car companies are expanding only abroad. The industry association laments difficult conditions and EU plans.

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VRT NWS

"Backbone of our economy cracking": how De Wever plans to make a difference at the European industry summit

Industrial heavyweights and European leaders are meeting today in Antwerp and tomorrow in Alden Biesen to discuss the future of industry. How can Europe prevent losing more ground to China and the U.S.? Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) wants to help turn the tide.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

PODCAST 'NZZ Geopolitik' - Xi Jinping lures Europe: How China is turning the West's crisis to its advantage

As uncertainty about the future course of the United States grows, European heads of state and government realign themselves—toward Beijing. China skillfully exploits this geopolitical shift and presents itself as a stable counterpoint to an unpredictable America.

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Handelsblatt

Industry crisis: "Double China shock"—France desperate over German hesitation

Paris warns of a "Chinese steamroller" on the world market and calls for comprehensive protective measures. But Berlin is holding back. German jobs are at stake.

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Europe seeks protection, Germany hesitates

Jobs at risk: The exodus of the auto industry has already begun

"Backbone of our economy cracking": how De Wever plans to make a difference at the European industry summit

PODCAST 'NZZ Geopolitik' - Xi Jinping lures Europe: How China is turning the West's crisis to its advantage

Industry crisis: "Double China shock"—France desperate over German hesitation

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Europe seeks protection, Germany hesitates

Jobs at risk: The exodus of the auto industry has already begun

"Backbone of our economy cracking": how De Wever plans to make a difference at the European industry summit

PODCAST 'NZZ Geopolitik' - Xi Jinping lures Europe: How China is turning the West's crisis to its advantage

Industry crisis: "Double China shock"—France desperate over German hesitation

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