Merz, Macron seek tougher EU measures against unfair trade
Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz have written to Ursula von der Leyen, calling for tougher EU mechanisms against unfair trade practices by other states.
DW reports: Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz have written to Ursula von der Leyen, calling for tougher EU mechanisms against unfair trade practices by other states.
They name no names but seem to have China or the US in mind.
This business story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include EU, Emmanuel Macron and Macron.
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- France · Europe
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- EU, Emmanuel Macron, Macron, Friedrich Merz
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- Business
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