‘I’d do it all again,’ says Dutch minister at heart of car chip standoff with China
Exclusive: Vincent Karremans says six-week row with Beijing that threatened global car production is ‘wake-up call’
Sicily deserves better than the looming prospect of a giant bridge that will never get built
Troubled waters over the world’s longest suspension bridge are no surprise. The Italian government should be funding public services, says Florence-based writer Jamie Mackay
Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Watchdog’s flagship report says rise in low-carbon electricity will make transition ‘inevitable’, despite Trump’s calls to carry on drilling
Nexperia row shows how China is weaponising EU relationship – and winning
Experts say Brussels must stand up against Beijing using supplies of vital chips and minerals as ‘sword of Damocles’
Ukraine’s energy sector faces wide-scale investigation over ‘kickback’ allegations
Anti-corruption agency says state nuclear power operator Energoatom taking illicit payments of 10-15%
Plant importers say border delays in Kent could drive up prices and stop deliveries from EU
Traders report long waits at Sevington inspection post and claim trees and shrubs are repeatedly being damaged
EU could water down AI Act amid pressure from Trump and big tech
European Commission confirms reports it is looking at postponing parts of landmark legislation
China poised to lift ban on chips exports to European carmakers after US deal
Dispute began with Dutch government takeover of Nexperia and China halting exports, threatening car production
Pollution from Ineos’s Antwerp plastic plant ‘could cause more deaths than jobs created’
Lawyers challenge €4bn Project One development, saying emissions and health impacts vastly underestimated
France moves to suspend Shein over sex dolls as debut store opens in Paris
The fast-fashion retailer has faced a backlash after the childlike dolls were discovered for sale on its website
Global stock markets fall sharply over AI bubble fears
Drop in US, Asia and Europe follows warning from bank bosses that market correction could lie ahead
China accuses Dutch of prolonging chip war that threatens to halt car factories
Beijing tells Netherlands to ‘stop interfering’ after seizure of chipmaker Nexperia as export bans disrupt supply chain
Outrage in Paris as Shein prepares to open its first permanent store
Fast-fashion retailer faces political anger, fury from workers and warnings it will damage city’s progressive image
David Gow obituary
Journalist, gifted linguist and European business editor of the Guardian who was dismayed by Brexit
The Nord Stream riddle: echoes of mistrust ripple through Europe
Three years after explosion that crippled Russian-German gas link, Polish court’s refusal to extradite Ukrainian suspect reignited old tensions