Speech Brief
European Commission says de-risking not decoupling guides China policy
Key points
- De-risking, not decoupling
- Trade and investment ties unsustainable; require robust, coherent response
TL;DR
- College debated EU-China ties; Commission will pursue de-risking while maintaining engagement and prepare measures ahead of G7 and European Council discussions in June.
Original text
European Commission - Press release Read-out of the College orientation debate on EU-China relations Brussels, 29 May 2026 Today's orientation debate gave the College of Commissioners an opportunity to take stock of EU- China relations — covering both the opportunities they present and the challenges they pose. The Commission's overarching approach remains de-risking, not decoupling. China is a critical partner, and ...
Topics
- Trade
- Investment
- Security
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Keywords
- de-risking
- decoupling
- trade
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