Prominent Italian and EU officials are sounding the alarm over Rome’s endorsement of the China-led Belt and Road Initiative, saying Beijing could be seeking to expand its political influence in Europe rather than boost its trading relations with the EU. Kristian Rouz — The cabinet of Italian Prime Minister Guiseppe Conte endorses China’s Belt and Road investment and trade initiative,... 

Brexit negotiation processes have stalled as the EU considers all of the UK’s proposals unsatisfactory, and focusing on Britain’s separation payment and other immediate Brexit conditions rather than possible post-Brexit trade opportunities. Kristian Rouz – Amid the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the EU and the UK, the British representatives are focusing their vision on future trade and...