EU Summit: China Debate Shifts to Action on Systemic Challenge (decode39.com)

• EU summit focuses on China policy; debate shifts from recognition to action.
• Commission seeks backing for faster tools, long-term instruments, and retaliation acceptance.
• Three scenarios: weak (unlikely), moderate (likely), strong (possible).

"Ahead of the European Council, ECFR's Andrew Small argues that Europe's China debate has moved from recognizing the challenge to deciding how far to respond. The key test is whether leaders empower the Commission to move from incremental measures to a systemic strategy."