There are three urgent reasons why the EU must tackle China’s destabilizing economic imbalances sooner rather than later. Delaying action until 2027 is not an option.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks to the media during a press conference following the European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, June 19, 2026. Credit: European Union
The clock is ticking. Ahead of last week’s summit of EU leaders, the eleven national heads of the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) had issued a call to “stop naivety towards the long-term ambitions of China”, and boost the continent’s trade defense toolbox.
An excerpt from a statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference following the European Council meeting, June, 2026. Credit: European Commission
Even so, the EU’s 27 leade
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