The 2024 European Parliamentary Election saw EU citizens looking towards the right, a complete opposite of the previous EP election. While the center blocs retains its majority, left leaning parties such as the Greens/EFA and Renew Europe taking significant loses.

The CSDDD has crossed the final hurdles to enter into force, after facing several setbacks earlier in the year.

Trade tension with China escalates following the proposal of preliminary tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and EV parts manufactured in China.

ASEAN exporters to the EU are reminded of the upcoming deadline of 31 July, to work with their importers on the reporting of emissions under the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).