Europe News The EU's €92 million bid for a global ocean intelligence network The European Commission's ocean observation initiative shifts from passive marine research to an active policing framework designed to project Western power and protect critical infrastructure. 03/06/2026
Europe News EU trade chief to meet China envoy amid heated trade tensions Brussels is moving to crack down on Chinese overcapacity flooding the EU market, despite Beijing’s retaliation threats. 03/06/2026
Europe News US tariff threats over forced labour 'unjustified', Commission says The EU hit back at US threats of fresh tariffs over forced labour, saying its rules are among the most stringent in the world for banning imports and exports of goods linked to forced labour. 03/06/2026
Europe News EU Commission answers Italy's call for energy cost relief measures The measures indirectly address Italy's request that the Commission relax its fiscal rules to allow member states to tackle rising energy prices without incurring excessive debt and risking penalties. 03/06/2026
Europe News Exclusive: EU Commission to defend Spain in €106m US energy lawsuit When firm Blasket Renewables sought to enforce compensation in a US court, the European Commission argued that Spain could not legally pay it, highlighting a clash between international arbitration and EU law. 03/06/2026
Europe News Massive China subsidies distorting markets, OECD says Chinese state subsidies have hit record levels, climbing to nearly 10% of company revenue in the chip sector and distorting markets, according to a new OECD report, published as the EU mulls new measures to counter Beijing's aid. 01/06/2026
Europe News Can electrification solve Europe's energy and competitiveness crisis? Electrifying the European Union's transport and industry sectors largely depends on upgraded power grids and storage capacity. 01/06/2026