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China’s EVs make inroads in EuropeSales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the EU are booming, growing by 28% year on year in 2022, accounting for 12% of all new vehicle registrations. Taking advantage of its strong industrial base, China has invested heavily in EV and renewable technologies in the past decade, gaining competitive advantages in nearly all aspects of the EV value chain. Read more
Uneven rise of renewables in EuropeThe energy crisis in Europe and tightening regulatory standards have boosted efforts to diversify energy supply sources. This will also allow Europe to make progress towards achieving net-zero emissions by moving away from fossil fuels. In the coming decade, there will be a strong emphasis on increasing renewable-generation capacity in order to achieve this. Read more
US and EU try to repair rifts over electric-vehicle policiesThe US and EU have started negotiations towards an agreement that would allow critical minerals extracted or processed in the EU to count towards requirements for clean-vehicle tax credits under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). If approved, this would be a breakthrough in an increasingly divisive dispute, reaffirming EU-US trade relations that had been soured by the restrictive sourcing requirements under the IRA. Read more
Is there risk in “de-risking?”A new horizon for the EU’s economic security strategy to “de-risk” from China in critical sectors will be the focus of the EU’s foreign policy with China in 2023-27. This EIU report takes a closer look at how the EU reduces the bloc’s security risks and provides forecasts for the future of EU-China relations. Download report
Europe outlook 2024Despite significant economic headwinds facing Europe, the most pressing developments to monitor next year will be the performance of new governments and decarbonisation efforts. Download report
Europe’s bleak midwinterRussia reduced gas flows to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. Our regional guide outlines which economies are most vulnerable to gas supply shortages and how governments throughout Europe are preparing for the winter energy squeeze. Download now
Europe’s energy crisisDespite widespread efforts by governments to replace Russian gas, Europe struggled to meet its energy needs last winter. In this webinar, EIU’s analysts assess how gas shortages will affect economies and industries in the region. Watch on-demand
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