The European Commission has announced investigations into wind farms in several EU member states, fearing unfair competition from Chinese subsidies. Beijing, however, lashed out at the bloc’s “protectionist” behaviour – putting pressure on EU-China relations.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned Iran’s attack on Israel last weekend. EU foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday to discuss security in the Middle East region.
After nearly a decade of negotiations, the EU Parliament has reached an agreement on a reform of its asylum policies, with tougher measures for individuals from countries considered relatively safe. The approval was far from assured, highlighting the significance of the decision.
The European Commission has approved a German state aid scheme worth 2 billion euros to help industrial businesses reduce their carbon emissions and switch to more renewable energy sources.
According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU must “step up a gear” in order to safeguard its position in the field of competitiveness worldwide.