On the U.S. and China, Macron says the quiet part out loud
French President Macron has annoyed allies by saying Europeans should stand apart from the U.S. on China and Taiwan or risk becoming "vassals.”
German foreign minister embarks on post-Macron 'damage control' in China trip
The French leader provoked a backlash in the United States and Europe when he called on the European Union to reduce dependence on the U.S.
Europe’s China confusion does the world a disservice
European incoherence on China policy is worrying for the world and for Japan.
Does Macron's stance on Taiwan weaken G7 deterrence against China?
One of Kishida's top goals for next month’s G7 summit is to create a united front on issues like China and Ukraine, but that job may have just got harder.
Could an EU law to save the rainforest destroy palm oil farmers?
The long list of requirements will be hard for small-scale farmers to meet, and could push risk-averse palm oil buyers in Europe to switch to larger plantations with deeper pockets.
'A new starting point': EU and Chinese leaders meet in Beijing
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Europe must resist reducing ties with China and reject what some have cast as an "inescapable spiral" of tension between China and the West.
For leaders abroad, the prospect of a Trump revival is ever-present
The indictment last week of the former U.S. president has not changed the calculations of many world leaders who view his political resilience as inevitable.
During their 25-minute phone talks, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Kishida also agreed to maintain close communication on issues related to Ukraine.
As AI booms, EU lawmakers wrangle over new rules
The European Commission proposed the draft rules nearly two years ago in a bid to protect citizens from the dangers of the emerging technology.
Asia gears up for rollout of EU carbon border tax
The EU’s move to tax certain carbon-intensive goods poses a particular threat to Asia, as the region's developing economies saw the greatest rise in emissions in 2022.
Competition from the U.S. is forcing Europe to up its green game
Despite initial complaints about the Inflation Reduction Act, the EU has not reached for the panic button, even as companies shift their postures in response to competing incentives.
Europe is knocking on debt’s door
By continuing to issue common bonds to finance its expenditures, the European Commission is harming savers and undermining the creditworthiness of national governments.
