Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo
01 Jul Economics

Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo

With a few days to go before EU tariffs on Chinese EVs kick in, the two sides are in talks to resolve the dispute. The Parliament spoke to Matthias Bauer, director at the European Centre for International Political Economy, about what to expect from the talks.
by Julia Kaiser
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
27 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
‘Make Europe Great Again’: What to expect from the Hungarian EU presidency
26 Jun EU Institutions
‘Make Europe Great Again’: What to expect from the Hungarian EU presidency
Gaza protests take hold inside EU institutions
26 Jun EU Institutions
Gaza protests take hold inside EU institutions
Issue 390 | 12 May 2014
12 May
Issue 390 | 12 May 2014
EU-Africa summit, blue growth, European week against cancer, Brexit and more...
FTT funds must help those 'hard hit' by crisis
12 May
FTT funds must help those 'hard hit' by crisis
Àngela Corbalán says that funds raised from the introduction of financial transaction tax must be used to help 'alleviate poverty'.
EU and Africa enjoying 'partnership of equals'
12 May
EU and Africa enjoying 'partnership of equals'
José Manuel Barroso says the fourth EU-Africa summit has seen concrete agreements for addressing problems facing both continents.
PM+: Costs of FTT 'ultimately borne' by pensions Partner Content
12 May
PM+: Costs of FTT 'ultimately borne' by pensions
If plans go ahead, pensions must be 'exempt from application' of financial transaction tax, argues Matti Leppälä.
PM+: Europe needs to put aside 'failed policies of past' Partner Content
09 May
PM+: Europe needs to put aside 'failed policies of past'
As presidency candidates call for 'new start', very few concrete plans are being put forward on 'Europe's youth', says Patrik Kovács.
Federalism would bring Europe 'closer to the people', says MEP candidate
09 May
Federalism would bring Europe 'closer to the people', says MEP candidate
With citizens' trust in EU falling, and Eurosceptics playing on 'fears and dissatisfaction', Pietro De Matteis says now is the time for a more 'social Europe'.
EU exit 'only way' to protect Britain's interests
09 May
EU exit 'only way' to protect Britain's interests
Brexit would allow UK to become 'democratic beacon of light' against 'mistaken Euro dream', argues Nigel Farage.
European elections 2014 Parties’ manifestos analysis by Dods
09 May
European elections 2014 Parties’ manifestos analysis by Dods
Dods EU Monitoring has prepared a summary of the European parties' manifestos ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections in May.
PM+: EU must support plant breeding 'toolbox' Partner Content
09 May
PM+: EU must support plant breeding 'toolbox'
The EU must 'take right decisions' to support the 'success story' of plant breeding innovation, argues Garlich Von Essen.
EPP edging closer to victory in race to be European parliament’s biggest political group
08 May
EPP edging closer to victory in race to be European parliament’s biggest political group
The European parliament's centre-right political group is set to retain its position as the assembly's largest alliance, according to the latest polling forecast.
PM+: EU action needed to meet growing demand for workers with eSkills Partner Content
08 May
PM+: EU action needed to meet growing demand for workers with eSkills
Europe’s technology sector is actively engaged with national governments in tackling the EU’s growing eSkills gap, writes John Higgins.
Greens/EFA group condemns new EU food watchdog board nominations
08 May
Greens/EFA group condemns new EU food watchdog board nominations
Food industry lobbyists proposed for EFSA Management Board
Ashton and Kerry meet to discuss foreign policy
07 May
Ashton and Kerry meet to discuss foreign policy
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton and US secretary of state John Kerry have met to discuss their joint foreign affairs priorities.
Europe can 'rise to challenge' of unleashing bioeconomic potential
07 May
Europe can 'rise to challenge' of unleashing bioeconomic potential
The EU's bioeconomic strategy could provide much-needed answers to many of the bloc's problems, explains Paolo Bartolozzi
Greens MEP accuses member states of 'lack of ambition' over FTT
07 May
Greens MEP accuses member states of 'lack of ambition' over FTT
The EU's economic and monetary affairs council has announced the "gradual introduction" of the contentious financial transaction tax (FTT), with a view to start implementation at the beginning of 2016.
No place for food lobby on EFSA board, says NGO
06 May
No place for food lobby on EFSA board, says NGO
The European food safety authority's (EFSA) independence 'remains problematic' due to the food industry lobby's strong influence over 'scientific opinion', says Martin Pigeon.
EU economic recovery has 'now taken hold'
05 May
EU economic recovery has 'now taken hold'
European commission vice-president with responsibility for economic affairs Siim Kallas has announced that "all EU economies are expected to be growing again" by 2015.
TTIP has potential to create 'growth and jobs', says De Gucht
05 May
TTIP has potential to create 'growth and jobs', says De Gucht
EU trade commissioner Karel De Gucht has told a dialogue event on the transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) that both the EU and US need to be "ambitious".
MEP says elections provide chance to 'end austerity'
05 May
MEP says elections provide chance to 'end austerity'
The upcoming European parliamentary elections are a chance for Europe to 'change course' towards stimulating growth, says Joanna Senyszyn.
Upcoming EU elections of 'major importance', says MEP
05 May
Upcoming EU elections of 'major importance', says MEP
EU austerity is not in the best interest of its citizens, and the upcoming elections provide Europe with a chance to 'change the direction of the wind', says Jörg Leichtfried.
'Reliable information' key to improving Europe's health
05 May
'Reliable information' key to improving Europe's health
Preventative medical measures through vaccinations help 'cut costs' and 'reduce poverty', argues Karin Kadenbach
Portugal to make 'clean' exit from €78bn EU bailout
05 May
Portugal to make 'clean' exit from €78bn EU bailout
After three years of tough austerity measures, the Portuguese prime minister has announced the country's intention to exit from the 'troika' bailout programme. Reports Gerald Callaghan
spiritsEUROPE workshop on initiatives to reduce alcohol-related harm with minors and young adults
05 May
spiritsEUROPE workshop on initiatives to reduce alcohol-related harm with minors and young adults
How to address underage and binge drinking & How to promote responsible drinking behaviour by young adults.
Health sector ICT usage lagging '10 years behind'
02 May
Health sector ICT usage lagging '10 years behind'
An evolution in healthcare processes is long overdue, warns Jim Nicholson