The guiding documents of the new Commission and the first interventions of the Commissioners in their parliamentary hearings point to a strengthening of the EU’s position towards China. Key takeaways: Von der Leyen’s assertive views on China will likely continue into her second term in the Commission. Among the Commissioners, the “Four on China” are… Continue reading Embracing systemic rivalry: the new European Commission’s plans for EU-China relations
Robert Fico’s trip to China had underwhelming economic outcomes, yet it brought Bratislava into much closer political alignment with Beijing. Between October 31 and November 5, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico paid an official visit China. Fico was accompanied by an unusually large delegation, which included eight cabinet ministers, two deputy ministers, and representatives of… Continue reading Does China have a new European ally in Slovakia’s Prime Minister?
Fico’s resistance to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles may backfire, undermining Slovakia’s long-term interests. Slovakia voted against adopting EU tariffs on China-produced electric vehicles (EVs), revealing its flawed approach to dealing with Beijing. Prime Minister Robert Fico’s opposition to these tariffs reflects a misunderstanding of the broader dynamics at play. EU member states voted… Continue reading Fico’s stance on EU tariffs: Why he’s wrong on Chinese EVs
The European Union is concerned about the future of its industrial might as the structure of global supply chains changes. If Europe does not want to be left behind, it needs to actively focus on finding and creating safe shores rather than continue to rely on a changing China or the impossible dream of friend-shoring.… Continue reading European Union searching for a safe shore: catching supply chains moving to ASEAN
CEIAS is the coordinating institution of a grant project “East Asian electric vehicle makers in the V4 countries’ electric vehicle transition” supported by the International Visegrad Fund. The project will study the participation of East Asian EV carmakers in the V4 countries’ EV transition, and analyze their strategies in navigating the local market and the… Continue reading East Asian electric vehicle makers in the V4 countries’ electric vehicle transition
