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Politico: EU Leaders Grow Wary of China
October 26, 2022
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has stated that Beijing’s ‘hostile behavior’ warrants EU reevaluation as the EU leaders agreed to discuss their relations with China at the recent European Council meeting.
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Strasbourg Airport’s Deal with Chinese Tech Firm Raises Concerns for EU Parliament Members
October 18, 2022
Strasbourg Airport deal with Chinese tech firm Nuctech is causing concern with European Parliament members who fear that the firm would be subject to China's state control, open up cybersecurity risks and allow Chinese authorities access to passenger and commercial information.
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New EU Auditor Pledges High Standards of « Ethical Conduct »
October 13, 2022
Following the resignation of Klaus-Heiner Lehne, a former German European Parliament member, who is accused of claiming EU funds illegally, the new EU Auditor has vowed new high standards of « ethical conduct » in an attempt to increase trust in the Institution.
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Olaf Scholz’s New Plan Puts Germany First, Creating Concerns within the Bloc
October 10, 2022
While being accused of breaking solidarity and the single market, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s plan to establish a €200 billion emergency fund to subsidize lower gas prices triggered a negative response from some European leaders last week.
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Pfizer CEO Pulls out of Testifying to EU Parliament COVID Panel
October 05, 2022
Following an audit report into the EU’s vaccine procurement strategy, Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla has pulled out of an appointment to testify before the European Parliament's special committee on COVID-19.