Valdis Dombrovskis

EU’s Dombrovskis says EU prefers negotiated solution on trade with US

The European Union would prefer to reach a negotiated solution with the United States over trade but will respond with countermeasures if discussions do not lead to a solution, European…

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Dombrovskis emphasizes that the EU must not neglect its newer members

Expanding the EU’s ranks has been an “overall” success — but an economic chasm between member countries persists, the bloc’s trade and economics chief said. Twenty years after 10 Central…

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EU does not want to decouple from China but must protect itself, says EU trade chief

By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The European Union has no intention to decouple from China but needs to protect itself when its openness is abused, the bloc's…

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EU trade chief seeks more balanced economic ties on China visit

BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Europe's trade chief will push Beijing for fewer restrictions on European businesses on a four-day visit to China, when he can expect tough conversations over…

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EU’s Dombroskis says growth stronger than expected, recession probably avoided

MILAN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Economic growth in the European Union has so far proved stonger than expected and recession can probably be avoided, Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis told…

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EU, New Zealand seal free trade deal in “geopolitical signal

The European Union and New Zealand completed negotiations on Thursday for a free trade agreement that could boost the flow of goods and services by 30% and highlights Europe's push…

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EU Commission raises 2021 euro zone growth forecast, sees strong 2022

BRUSSELS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy will grow faster than previously expected this year as it recovers from the pandemic-induced recession and continue to expand strongly in…

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EU trade chief voices optimism on resolving U.S. steel tariff dispute

The European Union's trade chief said on Friday he had become more optimistic that the bloc could resolve its dispute with the United States over U.S. import tariffs on steel…

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Commission proposes new Regulation to address distortions caused by foreign subsidies in the Single Market

The European Commission proposes today a new instrument to address potential distortive effects of foreign subsidies in the Single Market. Today's legislative proposal follows the adoption of the White Paper in June 2020…

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EU proposes six-month tariff freeze with United States – Der Spiegel

The European Union has suggested that it and the United States suspend tariffs imposed on billions of dollars of imports for six months, EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis was quoted…

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EU to be tougher in trade talks, include climate change goals in deals

The European Union will become more assertive in trade talks and push for its international partners to include combating climate change in future deals, its trade commissioner said. In an…

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No deal Brexit not appealing, but not excluded – Dombrovskis

The European Union and Britain need to accelerate talks on a future trade deal since it was impossible to rule out there being insufficient progress in the talks, leading to…

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Juncker Plan backs Croatia’s first social impact fund

Thanks to EU support, Croatian and Slovenian startups will benefit from Croatia's first social impact fund, Feelsgood. The European Investment Fund contributed half of the capital of this €30 million-strong…

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European economy faces growing risks from Brexit

Economic growth in the European Union is slowing down as the bloc faces increasing risks from global trade tensions and the unclear outcome of Brexit, the EU’s top economic commissioner…

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