EU Signals Stronger Market Protection Against China; Experts Urge Strategic Autonomy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech signals a more assertive EU stance to shield its market from Chinese competition, marking a potential shift toward economic protectionism. Experts debate the direction of European economic policy, with uncertainty over the scope of measures and their impact on EU-China trade relations. This matters as it could escalate trade tensions and reshape global supply chains.