EU’s fixation on Chinese subsidies masks its own structural stagnation

The European Commission is considering measures to protect its industrial sectors from Chinese competition, focusing on perceived unfair advantages from Chinese state subsidies. While this move highlights a record trade deficit with China, it overlooks Europe's own issues with domestic manufacturing stagnation and structural inefficiencies. This fixation on external threats may distract from addressing internal challenges, risking further economic stagnation and lost opportunities for innovation and growth within the EU.