Pieter Cleppe
Pieter Cleppe reveals how Brussels lobbyists are behind the EU’s latest ‘Green Deal’
Brexit has enabled UK trade independence and divergence from EU regulation, especially in AI and climate policy. While Trump’s tariffs prompt a policy rethink, Labour’s green agenda faces internal resistance. Taxpayer-funded NGOs, often pushing degrowth, face criticism. Rising energy costs highlight the need to prioritize economic growth over restrictive policies.
Will the EU agree to extend its favourable trade terms for Ukraine?
The EU must decide by 5 June whether to extend tariff-free trade with Ukraine. MEPs warn reintroducing duties could undermine support for Kyiv. Internal opposition, especially from farmers, complicates the issue. Brussels is also under fire for using trade policy to impose its regulations on global partners.
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