Press review | 21/05/2013

 

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EU wants solar punitive duties from China

EU wants solar punitive duties from China

The anti-dumping import duties are to amount to up to 70 percent. (© picture-alliance/dpa)

 

The European Commission plans to impose punitive duties on solar panels from China as of June in a bid to protect Europe's solar energy market. Germany's Minister of Economics Philipp Rösler warned on Sunday that Beijing could retaliate, and called for a compromise solution. Commentators also say that this protectionist stance may harm the vital economic ties with China and ultimately also be detrimental for European consumers.

With articles from the following publications:
Financial Times - United Kingdom, Il Sole 24 Ore - Italy, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung - Germany

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