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Today, the measure of success is no longer GDP, but more self-sufficiency in energy, defence, tech and food production

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Following China, Europe needs to move to a war economy

The Chinese electric car brand BYD recently signed a $1bn [€950m] contract with Turkey’s ministry of industry.

From the end of 2026, the Chinese wi...

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Caroline de Gruyter is a Europe correspondent and columnist for the Dutch newspaper NRC. She also writes columns for Foreign Policy and De Standaard. This piece is adapted from a recent column in NRC.  

Today, the measure of success is no longer GDP, but more self-sufficiency in energy, defence, tech and food production

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Caroline de Gruyter is a Europe correspondent and columnist for the Dutch newspaper NRC. She also writes columns for Foreign Policy and De Standaard. This piece is adapted from a recent column in NRC.  

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