2024 has been an extraordinary year of elections. Two of the world’s largest economies, the European Union and the United States, voted for their new leadership. Due to the strong economic ties between China, the EU and the US, the ramifications of both elections could be enormous for European companies operating in China.

In this episode, our host Gao Rui, senior marketing manager at the European Chamber, is joined by Stefan Bernhart, vice president of the European Chamber, and Ester Cañada Amela, head of European Affairs at the European Chamber. They will focus on the results of the EU elections and its policy direction in relation to China, and also touch on the implications of Trump’s second term as the US President.

What to Listen For

01:01 Introduction of the general process of EU elections and the its latest update

03:35 The roles of the European Parliament and the main differences this time around compared with the last Parliament.

09:09 The roles of the European Commission and its policy continuities and expected changes.

18:28 Introduction of the Council of the EU and the European Council.Changes to the internal dynamics of the Council in 2024.

22:32 Member states’ and industries’ reactions to the Commission guidelines.

25:50 How have the engagements between individual member states and Chinese leaders impacted the EU’s overall approach to China?

27:10 The impact of Trump’s re-election on the EU’s overall foreign policy as well as its relations with China.

29:08 What could China do to improve the EU-China bilateral relationship?

30:00 Key asks from European companies in China to the new EU leadership.

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