Critical Raw Materials Act – Charm

Caught between China and the US, Europe stumbles towards its independence day

Cs news7 months ago02 mins

In a dramatic speech in Berlin on Saturday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen painted a dystopian picture of today’s world as she reiterated her calls for an independent Europe. “Europe is facing up to another seismic change in the way the global economy works. We may be approaching a shift in the international…

EU boosts China de-risking efforts with plans to regain control of key sectors

Cs news10 months ago02 mins

The European Union has unveiled sweeping plans to slash its reliance on China and reclaim control over critical sectors – from chemicals to pharmaceuticals and biotech – as it steps up its de-risking plans. On Wednesday the bloc unveiled three separate proposals – an action plan for the chemicals industry, a medical countermeasures strategy and…