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Macron's aim of EU unity on China undone by trip fallout

French officials were in damage control mode on Tuesday as they tried to contain anger, division and confusion sparked by President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Europe's dependence on the United States and its relations with China and Taiwan.

Reuters

EU is firmly opposed to any attempt to use force to break Taiwan status quo

The European Union remains firmly opposed to the use of force to make any attempt to break the status quo in the Taiwan Straits, said European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer on Tuesday.

Reuters

Opinion: Macron and VDL’s Visits to China – Will the Rejection of Decoupling Lead to Restoration of Relations?

China is willing to work with all parties, including Europe, to promote dialogue and resolve conflicts through political means

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Romanian farmers block borders in protest over Ukrainian grain imports

Thousands of farmers protested across Romania on Friday over the impact of Ukrainian grain imports on prices, blocking traffic and border checkpoints with tractors and trucks and urging the European Commission to intervene.

Reuters

Kremlin says its strategic aim is to create a ‘new world order’ – as it happened

Foreign minister says Russia rejects a ‘unipolar world order led by one hegemon’

The Guardian - AU

France implores China to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ on Ukraine

France’s president, accompanied by the European Commission chief, says he wants to ‘be a voice that unites Europe’.

Al Jazeera

Macron, von der Leyen to press Xi Jinping on ending Ukraine conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Thursday meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a close ally of Vladimir Putin. Macron and von der Leyen are expected to maintain pressure on Beijing for assistance in bringing the 14-month war to an end.

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Russia-Ukraine war: EU warns China against arming Putin and says Xi should reach out to Zelenskiy – as it happened

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese president Xi Jinping discuss ‘strategic mutual trust’ in Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Macron in the middle? French president in China amid superpower showdown

The French president has landed in Beijing for his first post-Covid visit. Emmanuel Macron is accompanied by the European Commission president, who last week went on the offensive over unfair trade practices and Chinese backing of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Will Ursula von der Leyen speak for other recent EU…

France 24

Why Macron and Von der Leyen face a tough trip to China – even if they are all smiles on the surface

The differing styles of the French president and the European Commission president may help create a united front over Ukraine, but Xi Jinping holds plenty of cards, writes Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK

Polish agriculture minister resigns amid anger over Ukrainian grain imports

Polish Agriculture Minister Henryk Kowalczyk resigned from his post on Wednesday amid rising anger among farmers over the impact of Ukrainian grain imports on prices.

Reuters

On China visit, Macron attempts diplomatic balancing act on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit in a bid to dissuade China from supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But will the latest European leaders to visit China be able to manage the fine balance…

France 24

Ursula von der Leyen: EU’s ‘general’ nears endgame of turbulent first term

European Commission president is praised for work ethic and response to Covid and Ukraine war, but some see her as aloof

The Guardian - UK

Ahead of Xi meeting, Macron warns against shunning China

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe must resist reducing trade and diplomatic ties with China as he began a state visit on Wednesday, seeking to refute any sense there was an "inescapable spiral" of tension between Beijing and the West.

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French and European leaders visit China, the 'systemic rival'

French President Emmanuel Macron is in China for a four-day visit, hoping to dissuade Beijing from directly supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The French leader won't want to alienate a crucial trade and geopolitical player. Macron is accompanied by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

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Anger as Tories look to get back into EU scheme after Scotland 'hammered'

SCOTTISH universities and researchers have been "hammered" by the UK's exit from the EU's Horizon scheme, the SNP have said, as a Tory…

Reuters

EU's von der Leyen to visit China April 5-7

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit China from April 5 to 7, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Monday, a trip that immediately follows her comments that the bloc's relations with Beijing had become strained.

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Von der Leyen, Macron to Meet in Paris ahead of China Trip

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Von der Leyen, Macron to meet in Paris ahead of China trip

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron for a working lunch on Monday, said the commission, as the two prepare for a joint trip to China later in the week.

Bangkok Post

Philippine leader cheers European move as 50,000 seafarers' jobs protected

MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday welcomed the European Commission's (EC) decision to continue recognising certificates issued by his country for Filipino seafarers, saying it averted job losses for roughly 50,000 sailors.

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Philippine leader cheers EC move as job losses for 50,000 seafarers averted

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday welcomed the European Commission's (EC) decision to continue recognising certificates issued by his country for Filipino seafarers, saying it averted job losses for roughly 50,000 sailors.

Reuters

EU's von der Leyen is in the running to be new NATO head -The Sun

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in the running to be the new head of NATO, The Sun newspaper reported on Friday, citing a diplomatic source.

Financial Times

China envoy warns EU of ‘peril’ from following US on trade curbs

Ambassador to bloc urges resistance to ‘unwarranted’ pressure and says Beijing will not be ‘trampled’

Radio France Internationale

EU members agree to nearly double renewable energy by 2030

The European Union reached a deal Thursday to almost double the share of renewables in the 27-nation bloc's energy consumption by 2030. The aim is to achieve carbon neutrality and to stop Russian fossil fuels imports.

The Independent UK

EU chief urges caution in tech trade with China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union must be prepared to develop measures to protect trade and investment that China might exploit for its own security and military purposes

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