Chances for EU despite the coronavirus pandemic
The countries of the Western Balkans and the EU’s Eastern Partnership could benefit from the slowdown of globalisation during the pandemic, Radu Magdin writes.
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Cambodia commits to deliver at ASEM13
Cambodia will host the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) on Nov 16-17in Phnom Penh under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth”.
How to strengthen ASEAN-EU partnership
Pursuing open economic regionalism, ASEAN and the EU are the world’s two most successful and dynamic regional organisations.
Fresh China-EU coordination mechanism needed
A “Black Monday” oil price plunge sent shockwaves through global financial markets.
Erdogan, EU backed into a corner by the Kremlin
Turkey already hosts 3.6 million Syrian refugees, and the EU bloc has failed to prepare for escalation of the Syrian conflict. .
Solid actions needed for global fight against COVID-19
Different countries have different ways of organising their societies. And, because of geographical conditions and other factors, the virus may mutate.
Budget debate reveals deep rifts in the EU
The quarreling between thrifty contributors and demanding recipients is not just about money, but something deeper. No resolution is in sight for the time being.
Political parties offer differing takes on partial EBA suspension
Ruling CPP spokesman says the government won’t bow down to any pressure.
Long-anticipated decision on EBA arrives, time for Cambodia to take stock and reform
As expected, the European Commission (EC) recommended to partially revoke preferential trade treatment under the Everything but Arms (EBA) trade deal last night.
Prime Minister vows to hit back if EU revokes EBA trade status
PM vows to hit back if the EU revoked the Kingdom’s EBA trade preference scheme.
EU proposal neither regrettable nor odd
The fence-mending visit to Tehran by the European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, while deeply upsetting to the United States and Israel, is a commendable move to rescue the Iran nuclear deal.
Chinese firm Huawei promises ‘Made in Europe’ 5G for EU
Huawei says it would set up manufacturing hubs in Europe.
Kingdom has high hopes over UK trade privilege retention
Cambodia’s government is hoping to retain its preferential trade status with the UK.
EU, UK will remain partners despite Brexit
On Jan 31, the United Kingdom left the European Union. We lost a member of our family. It was a sad moment for us, for European citizens – and, indeed, for many British citizens.
The EU needs to appreciate Cambodia’s role and voice
In fact, to many in Cambodia, the EU’s decision is not only unjust but immoral and one that merely reflects the EU’s geo-strategic and political interests.
Cambodia and EBA deal: Challenges and responses
A question arises as to how Cambodia will effectively respond to the upcoming challenges after the EU revokes Cambodia’s EBA status next year?
London’s ‘City’ is banking on wide appeal after Brexit hits
London’s financial sector is to forge new ties and remain an international force.
Political fragmentation in Europe
In recent decades, political party systems across Europe have fragmented and electoral volatility has increased.
Why the west should not give up on Cambodia
By Western standards, Cambodia’s election fell far short of democratic norms and the result was unfair at best, illegitimate at worst.
EU warns of tough talks post-Brexit with UK
UK could lose its open access to the EU market if refused to extend post-Brexit talks.
The EU in 2020 – old ideas dressed up in green?
The main focus of debate is already clear for them: a Green Deal, to transform the EU into a climate-neutral and more innovative economic bloc.
Johnson’s Brexit deal secures first win in new parliament
Britain’s new parliament gives its initial approval to a revised EU divorce deal.
How will Europe respond to the rise of China?
Two recent events in Europe have been extensively followed by Chinese media. First, as UK’s general election was held on Dec 12 amid a volatile political climate, Brexit became a foregone conclusion.
Green-finance deal survives EU split on nuclear energy
A split over the role of nuclear energy in fighting climate change nearly sank reform.
Time to translate Europe, Asia power into real partnership
ASEM brings together partners made up of the 28 EU Member States, Norway and Switzerland and, on the Asia side, 21 countries and the Asean Secretariat.
Johnson wins, but the United Kingdom loses
The last time the Conservatives cruised to such a crushing victory was in 1987 under Margaret Thatcher: She who so gleefully wielded her handbag against the EU, spouting lines such as “We want our money back”.
Germany’s climate policy doesn’t suit the EU
They all agree, but they won’t all agree to participate. The hypocritical deal on climate neutrality by 2050 reached at the EU summit demonstrates how isolated Germany is on this issue
European companies minimise risks from US-China trade war
European companies in China succeeded to minimise the effect from the tariff war.
Economic statecraft and the revenge of the state
Economic statecraft is typically defined as the use by governments of economic policy instruments to wield strategic influence over other nation-states.
European Commission: ‘Team Ursula’ gears up
Von der Leyen was forced to rename the portfolio that she initially called “Protecting our European Way of Life” after heavy criticism from the left that it pandered to right-wing populism and was misleading.
