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EU moves to reduce reliance on China for rare earth supplies

Europe will on Wednesday unveil a plan to reduce its reliance on China for rare earths and other critical minerals, opening a fresh front in its effort to secure supplies needed for major industries. The initiative, known as RESourceEU, is meant to give the bloc more control over materials that…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2025

Europe eyes investments in Africa into clean energy and infrastructure

European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20, where the bloc struck a trade deal with South Africa.

Euronews · Nov 25, 2025

Can Europe find the political energy to become competitive again?

“Europe is not just a beautiful idea; it’s a powerful and stable economic space. And that’s what we want to preserve," says Stéphane Séjourné.

Fortune · Oct 22, 2025

Crash or rescue: European carmakers look to EU for salvation

The current crisis affecting the European automotive industry is an acute threat to Europe’s economic future. Will a summit between the auto sector and Ursula von der Leyen on Friday provide a life-line?

Euronews · Sep 8, 2025

Brussels raises consumer concerns with plans to ease rules for chemical sector

The European Commission unveiled yet another simplification package on Tuesday, this time targeting chemicals, promising savings for industry - but raising concerns for consumer protection.

Euronews · Jul 8, 2025

MEPs on special mission to Washington, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior trade reporter Peggy Corlin.

Euronews · May 26, 2025

Séjourné canvasses governments on patents after dropped proposal

The European Commission has until August to decide whether to scrap the dossier.

Euronews · May 23, 2025

Industry sceptical on new EU single market strategy

Business sector gives cautious welcome to new Commission proposals to strengthen trade between member states on internal market.

Euronews · May 21, 2025

Digitisation underpins new Commission strategy to boost EU single market

The plan, which is set to come out on Wednesday, sets out ways to facilitate cross-border use of goods and services in the EU.

Euronews · May 19, 2025

Car trouble: Can the French car industry recover to pre-pandemic levels?

Sales are down, factories are closing—but profits remain high. As EVs, offshoring, and China reshape the road ahead, France’s car sector faces a reckoning.

Fortune · May 13, 2025