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Youth mobility scheme with EU would be ‘fantastic’, says UK minister
David Henig comments for the Financial Times that Great Britain will struggle to secure exemptions when aligning with Brussels, especially regarding gene editing and foie gras import bans in future deals.
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UK government’s trade department bracing for 20 percent workforce cut
David Henig warns for POLITICO Europe that DBT staff cuts demand hard choices and significant energy, arguing the government undervalues DBT’s crucial role in implementing growth strategies.
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Should Europe wean itself off US tech?
Matthias Bauer argues via the BBC that Europe must strengthen its tech sector to compete globally, noting regulatory barriers hinder EU growth compared with the US and China’s dominance.
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A little more conversation, a little less faction
David Henig joins the Quiet Riot Podcast to discuss political extremism, vigilantism, and the lack of honest debate on trade and immigration policies.
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From Piraeus to the Western Balkans: China’s Growing Footprint in Southeast Europe
Senior Fellow Bernd Cristoph Ströhm writes for the Hungarian Conservative about how China and the EU compete for influence in the Western Balkans, with China prioritising Serbia. EU investment remains dominant, but integration frustrations persist region-wide.
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Europe’s economic weakness has fatal geopolitical consequences
ECIPE's work on the comparison between the EU and US economy cited in Daniel Stelter's op-ed.
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François Bayrou et Emmanuel Macron, les nouveaux anti-européens ?
Le Journal du Dimanche highlights ECIPE's concerns about the deterioration of cooperation between Member States and the EU Single Market.
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Trump’s Tariffs: Can Global Trade Survive the Shock?
David Henig discusses global trade uncertainties and market impacts following President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on the podcast Deep Dish by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
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The EU wants to finalize a trade deal with Indonesia by September. Can it?
Hosuk Lee-Makiyama notes via POLITICO Europe that the EU-Indonesia "political agreement" is not a completed deal, but rather signals leaders' intention to finalise negotiations soon.
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Plan de Acción de IA de Trump: ¿Gana la carrera o redefine las reglas?
(Spanish) ECIPE study, "Time to Rethink Export Controls for Strengthened US-EU Cooperation and Global Trade Rules", referenced in LexLatin's commentary piece.
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Why Britain faces a bigger Trump tariff blow than no-deal Canada
David Henig notes the UK's 10% tariff deal with the US seems best superficially, but scrutiny reveals it's less favourable for certain sectors compared to Canada's arrangement via The Telegraph..
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Inside the Latest China-US Trade Talks: Outcomes and Global Impact
David Henig joined CGTN Europe's The Agenda to discuss the current state of global trade negotiations after recent US and international developments.