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Playing games with energy security?

Tariffs under Trump 2.0 are likely to target Europe’s exports to the US. While importing more American gas may enhance Europe’s leverage in tariff negotiations and help to offset Russian supplies , this comes at a sharp cost to European competitiveness. The EU should focus on...

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Curbing China's legacy chip clout - Reevaluating EU strategy

The EU is increasingly concerned about strategic dependencies on Chinese technology, particularly with regard to China’s output of legacy semiconductor chips. This Brief explores what steps the EU can take to build resilience against economic security risks in this domain.

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China’s growing legacy chip production - A challenge for Europe?

The EU is concerned that it could soon become overly reliant on legacy chips from China. This challenge poses a threat to the EU’s economic security, as China could exploit this dependency to exert influence. The infographics displayed here map Chinese legacy chip capacity as...

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Director Steven Everts argued that the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is "a geopolitical no-brainer," emphasising its strategic importance in strengthening ties...

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Triangulating the relationship: Latin America, the EU and Trump

In the last decade, underinvestment and a lack of attention from the EU and the US has enabled states like China and Russia to expand their foothold in Latin America. Further neglect of the region could deprive the EU of key strategic partners. In the wake of Donald Trump’s re...

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Ondrej Ditrych at EU Parliament

On 28 November, Dr Ditrych briefed MEPs at the European Parliament on Russia's recent escalatory moves, potential EU responses, and strategic steps for adaptation.