There is an alarming
There is an alarming increase of violence and harassment against gay people, something that is being legitimized by the regime as they brand homosexuality as something abnormal and dangerous to children. Cecilia Malmstrom
Cecilia Malmstrom
Germany and other countries
Germany and other countries have protested to the U.S. We have to make it clear again and again that millions of jobs in the U.S. depend on trade with the EU. Cecilia Malmstrom
We are deeply concerned
We are deeply concerned about the situation in Russia with regards to human rights. There are several examples of this situation, such as the new law requiring NGOs to register as foreign agents, the law banning homosexual propaganda, problems with the rule of law and arbitrary judicial processes, and court rulings against the opposition. Cecilia … Read more
The American people have
The American people have elected their president and my vote doesn’t count in the U.S. Cecilia Malmstrom
Trump’s election has opened
Trump’s election has opened many people’s eyes in Europe to how valuable the European Union and international cooperation are. Cecilia Malmstrom
The U.S. has dropped
The U.S. has dropped its role as the vanguard of free trade, they are looking for a new partner: the EU. Cecilia Malmstrom
Even though we still
Even though we still don’t know any precise details, we’re already making it clear that some proposals like a border tax or buy-American regulations are heading in a protectionist direction. The Americans’ sudden proposal to classify certain steel products as national security-related is also something that we find highly problematic. Cecilia Malmstrom
When it comes to
When it comes to disputes before the World Trade Organization, we generally win. Cecilia Malmstrom
I actually do not
I actually do not believe that Trump is anti-trade as such. He himself was a life-long trader in his own area, the real estate sector. And hasn’t he just closed an arms deal with the Saudis valuing over $100 billion? The difference is that Trump sees trade as something with a winner and a loser. … Read more
It is time for
It is time for the Chinese to make good on their word. Cecilia Malmstrom