Arctic geopolitics: A strategic nexus of influence and power
BBC analysis of the developments in the North Pole – How Beijing, despite having no territories there, is trying to establish footholds – The Cold War-like atmosphere with Russia, which feels it is rightfully the most powerful country in the region – Indigenous peoples are concerned
Euro-tax €2 on packages from China
With Brussels' decision, the handling fee will be imposed on parcels that come by couriers and cost up to €150 - The possibility of imposing customs duties on Chinese small parcels is being considered - Pierrakakis met with the Commissioner responsible for "Green Tax"
Commission hits out at Shein and Temu: Proposes €2 fee on each imported small parcel
The main objective is to finance the controls that will have to be reinforced due to the increase in imported low value parcels from Asia