How have China’s industrial policy and production capacity created a European dependence on Chinese products for the green transition, and what risks and possible measures does the report describe?
In-Depth Coverage – Reports, Episodes, and Articles
- Report: China wants to dominate Europe's green markets (2025-06-22)
- The EU’s Green Transition—at the Expense of European Jobs? (2026-10-16)
- From mental health and energy security to preparedness (2026-07-03)
- Saving Europe’s Automotive Industry: From Environmental Overregulation to Competitiveness (2026-05-19)
- Balancing Environment and Economy: Rethinking Europe’s Burden on SMEs Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Europe's Competitiveness Gap (2026-05-01)
- Chemical Industry in Crisis: Climate Protection Rules Lead to Less Climate Protection and Exploding Medicine Prices (2026-03-25)
- MEP Engin Eroglu on Europe's dangerous dependence on China (2025-10-23)
- How to make the EU competitive, with MEP Andrea Wechsler (2025-11-21)
- MEP Pietro Fiocchi on the green deal and nicotine pouches (2025-11-06)
- 170. Have more children for the sake of the climate (2025-08-14)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the report “China Wants to Dominate Europe’s Green Markets” say?
The report by Jojje Olsson concludes that the EU’s dependence on Chinese electric cars, solar panels, and lithium-ion batteries could pose risks to European industry as well as to economic and national security. It highlights a combination of tariffs, domestic subsidies, political decisions, and measures to build up European production and supply chains.
What percentage of the world's solar panels are manufactured in China?
According to the report, over 80 percent, and up to 95 percent for certain individual components.
How many electric cars and plug-in hybrids did China manufacture in 2024?
12.4 million, just over 70 percent of global production (IEA, as cited in the report).
Where can I find EPHI's materials on energy, climate, and industry?
In the list above, featuring reports, podcast episodes, and interviews on the green transition, industrial policy, and energy security.