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Decoding De-Risking: EU’s China Strategy and Its Implications for Croatia
As the EU recalibrates its China strategy with a focus on de-risking, Croatia finds itself navigating the intricate balance between cooperation and caution. This article is part of a series of articles authored by…
Panel Discussion: European Security in the Shadow of the Sino-Russian Entente
In June, as part of the Conference on Czech Eastern Policy hosted by the Association of International Affairs (AMO) in Prague, the CHOICE team organized a panel discussion on European security in light of…
Sunny Side Down: Can the EU’s Green Tech Probes Support Its Ailing Solar Panel Industry?
As Brussels increasingly leans into using defensive trade measures against China, the future of the European solar industry hangs in the balance.
Conference: Chinese Electoral Interference and the Role of Populism in EU-Chinese Relations
In May, CHOICE analysts Dr. Ivana Karásková and Kara Němečková presented their recent study on the stances of European far-right and far-left-wing parties regarding China. This event was part of a conference organized by…
European Parliament Elections Will Set the Tone for EU-China Relations
The European Parliament has proven an influential actor when it comes to EU-China ties as seen in the freezing of the EU-China CAI. With the elections behind the corner, the manifestos of the political parties show that the European legislature will likely maintain a hard line on the bloc’s China policy.
Voice for CHOICE #37: Unpacking Hungary’s Relationship with China with Szabolcs Panyi
In the past few years, Hungary has seen a surge in new investments from Chinese companies in the EV industry. Chinese battery and EV makers have been attracted by the favorable political climate and…
Serbia’s Dance with the Dragon on the EU’s Doorstep
China’s expanding presence in the Western Balkans further complicates the region’s already tangled geopolitical landscape. For Serbia, as a lynchpin of China’s regional standing, the bilateral ties hold profound significance, even as they risk impeding the country’s pursuit of European integration. Facing, the challenge, the EU needs to make decisive steps to make Serbia finally decide whether it sees its future in or outside of the Union.
Warsaw Can Play a More Constructive Role in Shaping Europe’s China Policy
Poland’s new government has just been constituted, marking a “new opening” for Warsaw’s foreign policy, including on China – a country whose industrial policy, security orientation and strategic alignment with Russia all have a direct impact on Poland and the EU.
Roadblocks Ahead? Taiwan-Europe Relations After 2024 Elections
The victory of Democratic Progressive Party’s William Lai in the 2024 Taiwan presidential elections signals that Taipei is likely to continue its strategy of diversification of foreign relations, which includes building up stronger ties with Europe. At the same time, domestic politics, and tensions between the executive and the legislative branch in particular, can challenge the development of Taiwan-EU ties. Efforts to build up “Taiwan literacy” within the bloc and a clearer Europe strategy in Taipei will be key to safeguarding the progress achieved to date.
Commitment to Democracy Triumphs in Taiwan’s Elections
The victory of Lai Ching-te in the Taiwanese presidential elections presents new avenues for Taiwan-EU cooperation.
For Chinese Companies, Better Access to the EU Single Market Leads through the Western Balkans
As the EU envisions granting further advantages of the single market to aspiring members in the Western Balkans ahead of the full accession, the issue of how to manage trade with China becomes more salient.