China and EU Lock Horns Over Subsidy Probes

China and EU Lock Horns Over Subsidy Probes

The EU is gathering evidence to review its 2023 foreign subsidy rules, which mainly target Chinese companies benefiting from heavy state support and competing for EU contracts. The planned 2026 overhaul will examine the impact of such subsidies and the Commission’s authority to launch investigations. The rules have already strained relations with Beijing, following EU probes into Chinese businesses in sectors ranging from trains to solar panels.…

EU Commission starts review of foreign subsidies rules

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Tuesday, the European Commission made its first assessment of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), which was introduced in 2023. The regulation attempts to mitigate any ‘distortions to competition’ posed by foreign subsidies and provide … Read more Continue reading EU Commission starts review of foreign subsidies rules at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.