The EU’s trade commissioners had a busy start to the year as the Union closed deals with India and the Mercosur countries. This reflects the European strategy of diversifying trade flows in a changing global landscape. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the trade deal with India as the “mother of all deals”. The agreement eliminates or reduces trade ta ...

Industrial competitiveness has moved to the top of the European policy agenda. Next week, European leaders will convene at an informal summit in Alden Biesen to discuss how Europe’s industrial base can be safeguarded. Earlier this week, the Flemish Government announced that it will allocate €2 billion over the next ten years to support industry. This is an important step, but i ...