In brief | 30 January ‘26

dpa: Retailer Shein clarifies climate claims after warning from German environmental group
Chinese low-cost online retailer signed a cease-and-desist declaration after formal warning over misleading climate action claims.

T&E: Op-ed: Can Europe go electric and remain sovereign?
Greenland crisis showed that if Europe shows spine, it can be strong. It must now apply that lesson to industrial policy, or suffer the consequences.

Bloomberg: One in 10 cars sold in Europe is now made by a Chinese brand
Chinese brands accounted for 16% of Europe’s electrified car market in December, and 11% for all of 2025, more than doubling from 2024.

Politico: Trump’s erratic trade policy blamed for US gas auction flop in Eastern Europe
Greece’s energy minister said U.S.-EU tensions had scared off potential buyers of American LNG.

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In brief | 30 January ‘26

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