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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

On the bright side, it will be fun to watch how EU Commission lawyers will try to justify this one.

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Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The Dutch government has objected to a proposed US law that would further restrict semiconductor equipment giant ASML from selling to China and servicing customers in the country

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Netherlands opposes US proposal to further bar chip giant ASML from China market

While the chipmaking-gear giant is already banned from selling advanced kit to China, new rule would make low-end products off-limits too.

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Kirsten Ostermann @kirstenostermann.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Europe’s steel industry can be competitive and green. @davidkleimann.bsky.social shows practical and innovative ways to achieve this ambitious target. "Why embedded emissions standards are key for the EU Steel Regulation" - a very readable article. www.sustainableviews.com/why-embedded...

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Why embedded emissions standards are key for the EU Steel Regulation

David Kleimann is a senior research associate at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability and S-Curve Economics Europe’s steel industry can be competitive and green

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

New Op-ed for Sustainable Views at the Financial Times: "Why embedded emission standards are key for the EU Steel Regulation - Opportunities for EU Clean Steel Partnership Agreements" www.sustainableviews.com/why-embedded...

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Why embedded emissions standards are key for the EU Steel Regulation

David Kleimann is a senior research associate at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability and S-Curve Economics Europe’s steel industry can be competitive and green

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

“He’s a rock in the sea in a moment where a lot of people don’t seem to have good political intuition vis-a-vis the U.S.” Great pleasure to be quoted in this profile about the European Parliament's lead negotiator on all matters transatlantic, Bernd Lange. shorturl.at/TFt0W

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The quiet MEP pushing back on Trump’s trade agenda

Seventy-year-old German socialist Bernd Lange has emerged as one of few voices resisting pressure from the U.S. in a push that brought the European...

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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The European Commission plans to ask member states next month for a green light to pursue far-reaching trade action against China, in what will be a major test of EU unity and resolve in responding to a deepening China shock open.substack.com/pub/nbarkin/...

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Watching China in Europe - May 2026

The EU plans to ask European leaders next month for a green light to pursue far-reaching trade measures against China. It will be a test of EU unity and resolve in the face of a deepening China shock.

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 28/04/2026

"Electrifying industrial heat in India is now cheaper than producing heat from natural gas and oil across all temperatures, and cheaper than coal in three of five temperature bands, representing 55 percent of the country’s industrial heat needs."

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Electrifying Industrial Heat in India

Cheap solar prices mean electrifying industrial heat in India is cheaper than producing heat from most fossil fuels, cutting costs and air pollution.

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tejparikh.ft.com @tejparikh.ft.com · 03/05/2026

Donald Trump's green new deal My latest column for @financialtimes.com: The US president has inadvertently raised the appeal of renewable energy across the world: as.ft.com/r/ac96a71b-a...

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Jonas Nahm @jonasnahm.com · 03/05/2026

1/ The EU-Mercosur deal entered into force last week. 25 years of negotiations, 700 million people, the largest trade agreement the EU has ever signed. Brazil's president framed it as a response to Trump's tariffs and a reaffirmation of multilateralism.

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Somewhat ironic that the permissibility of use of force against pirates on the high seas is one of the first customary rules that evolved in the history of international law. 🏴‍☠️🦜☠️ www.politico.eu/article/us-n...

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US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ in Iran, Trump brags

“We’re like pirates … but we are not playing games,” Trump said at event in Florida.

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

RIP: The security dimension of the transatlantic relationship. 🪦

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The 🇺🇸 is set to violate the 🇪🇺🇺🇸 Turnberry deal. Again. Excellent reporting by @camgijs.bsky.social and @arihawkins.bsky.social.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 01/05/2026

The EU is in talks to exempt Ukrainian steel from a key climate protection measure, according to Kyiv’s envoy to the EU.

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EU mulls carbon tax break on key Ukrainian military resource

The country’s steelmakers had warned duties on carbon-intensive goods would kill their industry.

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Bernd Lange MdEP @bernd-lange.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Vamos! From tomorrow, one of largest trading zones in the world, comprising of 700 million people, is open for business! #EU #Mercosur agreement is exactly the right remedy in economically challenging times. Strategic signal against isolationism, in favour of partnership and rules-based trade. 1/2

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Kevin Hjortshøj O’Rourke @kevinhorourke.eurosky.social · 28/04/2026

@sabineweyand.bsky.social is a superstar and history will remember her as such. And she is very obviously correct on this matter. And the issues at stake are really important. www.ft.com/content/a714...

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EU’s top trade official leaves after clashing over Trump deal

Sabine Weyand refused to endorse US tariff agreement as WTO-compliant

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Everything is so stupid

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“Weyand appears to have fallen victim to her principled approach to transatlantic trade negotiations. Weyand openly spoke about von Von der Leyen's and Sefcovic' 'security rationale' for agreeing to the Turnberry terms - a justification that did not withstand the test of time." Chapeau Madame!

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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the Iran war: "The Americans clearly have no strategy... This whole affair is ill-considered, to say the least. At the moment, I cannot see what strategic exit the Americans are now opting for... An entire nation is being humiliated."

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Alice Hancock @alicemhancock.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Talks at the IMO about a carbon tax on shipping continue this week after the US tried to sink the idea last October. But delegates say that there is a risk it could end up in a "real fight" again: www.ft.com/content/23cc... w/ @attractamooney.bsky.social

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Historic climate shipping deal faces ‘real fight’ as talks restart

Negotiators accused US last year of using ‘bully-boy tactics’ to sink a UN-backed net zero framework for the industry

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🇪🇺 Industrial Accelerator Act - EU content requirements. Here comes the inevitable: 🇨🇳's Commerce Ministry warns that if the 🇪🇺 “ignores 🇨🇳’s suggestions . . 🇨🇳 will have no choice but to take countermeasures”. If the 🇪🇺 is serious about 🇪🇺 content requirements, it will have to price in 🇨🇳 retaliation.

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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 24/04/2026

EU Institutions agree Roadmap to achieve “One Europe, one Market” by end of 2027 The Presidents of the European Parliament, Council and Commission signed a Joint Declaration committing to achieve the “One Europe, One Market” roadmap. Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

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EU Institutions agree Roadmap to achieve “One Europe, one Market” by end of 2027 | News | European Parliament

The Presidents of the European Parliament, Council and Commission signed a Joint Declaration committing to achieve the “One Europe, One Market” roadmap.

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Dave Jones @cleanpowerdave.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

AFRICA SOLAR: wowsers, almost 4GW of panels in one month! Yes, it was prior to the 9% China export rebate changes, so a bit of a rise was expected, but even still! Records everywhere.. 🧵

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Deadlock over. The EU just cleared way for the €90-billion-loan for Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package. Russia’s war economy is under growing strain, while Ukraine is getting a major boost. We will provide Ukraine what it needs to hold its ground, until Putin understands his war leads nowhere.

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Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The EU has to find a way to change the unanimity rule for defence, security, foreign policy, & accession voting. Otherwise, it will be paralyzed in the never-ending Kremlin veto. Preliminary results of Bulgaria's elections show a landslide victory of the pro-russia #Radev's Progressive Bulgaria

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Kirsten Ostermann @kirstenostermann.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

India Trade In April India is kicking off a busy round of trade negotiations with the US and South Korea. Plus, India is expected to sign a free trade agreement with New Zealand on April 27. 1/2 Source: www.newsbytesapp.com/news/busines...

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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

🇺🇦 We need to create our own anti-ballistic system within a year so as not to depend on the Patriot. It is difficult, but possible, - Zelensky.

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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

For a country that "has no cards" and is "going to lose anyway", Ukraine's ambassador to the USA is hardly managing Donald's delicate ego here.

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

"Cracks are appearing in the Council, meanwhile, with France aligning more closely with the European Parliament. Germany, meanwhile, opposes both the sunrise and sunset clauses called for by MEPs."

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 16/04/2026

⚡️At least 22 killed, 131 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine over past day Russian forces launched 18 ballistic missiles, 20 Kh-101 cruise missiles, five Iskander-K cruise missiles, and 659 drones against Ukraine overnight.

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At least 22 killed, 131 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine over past day

A mass Russian missile and drone attack early on April 16 struck major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro.

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Mark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This must be an accident: Rooftop solar is straight up booming in Florida after a GOP bill removed hurdles to installations, per BNEF. The state's on track to install 700 mw of panels, about 2x last year. Trump's self-made energy emergency means he'll be surrounded by solar panels

Chart: Rooftop Solar Surges in Trump's State Under Republican Law
Applications for permission to build home solar in Florida
Three separate lines, one for each year of 2024, 2025 and 2026. The 2024 line tops out at about 200 megawatts through the first 13 weeks of the year. the 2025 line tops out at about 100 in the same time period. The 2026 line is already pushing 500 mW. Source: Bloomberg NEF

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This is big. “The provisional deal introduces lower import quotas by limiting tariff-free import volumes to 18.3 million tonnes a year: a 47% reduction compared with 2024 steel quotas. It would also apply a 50% customs to imports above the quota and to steel goods not covered by it.”

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Bernd Lange MdEP @bernd-lange.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Kick-Off Trilogue @inta.europarl.europa.eu on implementation of EU-US Deal with @cy2026eu.bsky.social @marossefcovic.bsky.social. My message: EP wants to adress shortcomings with multi-layered safety net, clear conditions, enforcement tools&possibility to suspend the deal if US fails to comply!

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Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

First updates from Sanchez's trip to China are trickling in - from a speech at Tsinghua Uni today AFP: "We need China... to open up so that Europe does not have to close itself off" Said the EU trade deficit with China is "unsustainable"

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Spain's Sanchez calls China trade imbalance with EU 'unsustainable'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" on Monday, as he began a three-day visit to Beijing where he hopes to strengthen economic ties.

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Europe Elects @europeelects.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Hungary, List vote, 95.2% counted: Seat projection national parliament TISZA-EPP: 138 Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 55 (+1) MH-ESN: 6 (-1) +/- vs. 90.9% counted ➤ europeelects.eu/hungary

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Matt Steinglass @mattsteinglass.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Regret to inform everyone that Peter Magyar beat the world’s smartest illiberal populist in large measure by working incredibly hard for 2 straight years, meaning the rest of us are just going to have to get off our asses and do shit rather than just complaining.

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David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

That's three birds with one stone, as they say. 🇷🇺🇨🇳🇺🇸 🇪🇺🇭🇺

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