Based on data from the Bruegel European Clean Technology Tracker, this in-depth analysis examines the expansion of the EU battery and electric vehicle industry, trade imbalances, and their impact on global competitiveness, revealing the key role of policy frameworks and supply chain strategies.
BMW and Toyota launch road tests of renewable gasoline in Spain, aiming to demonstrate to EU policymakers that internal combustion engines still have decarbonization potential, challenging the single technology route of electrification.
In 2025, Italian hotel real estate investment reached 23.5 billion euros, a year-on-year increase of 27%, making it one of the most dynamic markets in Europe. This trend not only reflects the recovery of the tourism industry, but also reveals the structural advantages of Southern European assets in global capital allocation.
Mozambique's new law requires the state to hold shares in mining projects, directly impacting European companies' mining investments in the country, exacerbating the EU's critical raw material supply risks, and promoting the process of supply chain diversification and strategic autonomy.
Brussels is considering more extensive use of import quotas and tariffs to respond to competitive pressure from China, indicating that EU trade policy is shifting from case-by-case remedies to a more systematic industrial defense framework.