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The 2024 European elections mark the beginning of a new chapter for the European Union. The incoming Members of the European Parliament will be pivotal in appointing key EU positions and will have a significant influence on shaping and enacting new EU legislation. They will also play a critical role in ratifying new trade agreements and policies.

Over the past years, EU-China relations have witnessed fluctuations, driven by geopolitical tensions, trade policies, and technological competition. This period has notably seen the EU adopting a more assertive stance towards China, characterised by increased scrutiny on trade and technology exchanges, alongside a complex political relationship. The results of the 2024 EU elections are set to further influence these dynamics, which may subsequently impact European enterprises in China in terms of trade barriers, market access, and investment conditions.

This event will provide a platform to discuss key questions relevant to European businesses operating in China: What potential shifts in EU foreign policy towards China can be expected post-elections? What are the implications of policy changes for European businesses operating in China? What strategies should European companies deploy to navigate the evolving political landscape effectively?

During this event, participants will gain insights into the complexities of EU-China political and economic relations and the implications for market operations, investment strategies, and the broader global economic environment.

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Speakers

Dr. Agatha Kratz

Director, Rhodium Group

Dr. Agatha Kratz

Director, Rhodium Group

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Agatha Kratz is a Director at Rhodium Group.
She heads Rhodium’s China corporate advisory team, as well as Rhodium’s research on European Union-China relations and China’s economic statecraft. She also contributes to Rhodium work on China’s global investment, industrial policy and technology aspirations.
Agatha holds a Ph.D. from King’s College London, on China’s railway diplomacy. Her previous positions include Associate Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and Editor-in-Chief of its quarterly journal China Analysis, Assistant Editor for Gavekal-Dragonomics’ China Economic Quarterly, and Junior Fellow at Asia Centre in Paris.

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