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Can Europe Go Electric & Remain Sovereign?

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The Greenland crisis showed that if Europe shows spine, it can be strong. It must now apply that lesson to industrial policy, or suffer the consequences. By William Todts, Executive DirectorBrussels (EU), T&E “The strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must,” wrote the Greek historian … [continued]

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Warum grüner Stahl — nicht grünes Eisen — Europas industrielle Zukunft bestimmt*

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Die Idee einer europäischen Prämie für grünen Stahl hat sich in den vergangenen Jahren weitgehend etabliert. Sie beruht auf der Annahme, dass Europa seinen Stahlsektor im Inland dekarbonisieren kann, höhere Produktionskosten durch eine Mischung aus politischer Unterstützung und Zahlungsbereitschaft der Abnehmer auffängt und dabei seine industrielle Wettbewerbsfähigkeit bewahrt. Diese Annahme … [continued]

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Could Trade Routes That Once Oppressed Now Liberate The Atlantic From Fossil Fuels? (Skipping the US?)

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So far this month, we have seen global trade start to realign on multiple fronts. Past relationships are failing. New alliances are forming. Canada created an opening for Chinese EVs. The UK is headed to China to repair the relationship between the two countries. Finland is also looking for a … [continued]

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How the West Lost the Automotive Industry

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By David Waterworth and Paul Wildman Yes, past tense. The West has already lost the dominance of the global auto industry. Why? And will the USA become the new Cuba Recently, my writing colleague, Dr Paul Wildman, contacted me and suggested we explore these topics. What is the West’s capability … [continued]

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