European Parliament Urges Tougher but Open EU Approach to China
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Strasbourg (France), 7 Oct (EFE).- The plenary of the European Parliament on Wednesday called for a rebalancing of the economic ties between the European Union and China, a relationship which - they consider - has reached a 'critical point', although they urged to avoid 'block confrontation' and to agree instead on a 'complete strategic partnership'.The plenary approved a text [...] The entry The Chamber advocates rebalancing economy with China …
"Our relations with China cannot be reduced to a choice between confrontation and conciliation. Europe must be firm where our interests and values are at stake in terms of human rights, fair competition and the protection of our industrial base. However, firmness should not mean that we should close the door to dialogue." This was stated by the Bulgarian MEP from the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European P…
Report by the Foreign Affairs Committee presents China as a security risk - beyond trade issues.
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has prepared a report in which China is called a geopolitical opponent that undermines European security and writes Politico. The report calls for a stronger approach to European Union relations with China that goes beyond trade measures, writes Politico. The voting on the report in the European Parliament will take place on Wednesday, the day before the visit of the European Commissioner …
Europe tightens its China policy as Italy’s Democrats sit out
As the European Parliament calls for a tougher approach toward Beijing — extending beyond trade into geopolitics and security — Italy’s Democratic Party abstained. Elisabetta Gualmini, Irene Tinagli and Pina Picierno voted in favor instead. The decision carries added weight given the timing, on the eve of Maroš Šefčovič’s mission to China. Gambino (FdI/ECR) tells Formiche.net: “Rules that apply only to us are causing enormous damage to European …
MEPs backed a stronger EU policy towards China. They believe that dialogue should be combined with greater protection of European interests. The European Parliament voted on a report containing recommendations for other EU institutions on Wednesday, a day before Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovic's meeting in Beijing.
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