Greens & European Free Alliance: Navigating EU-China Relations in a Divided Political Landscape

The upcoming 2024 European Union Parliament elections are expected to have a significant impact on European society due to the rising trends of nationalism and right-wing sentiment (Cunningham et al., 2024), with widespread ramifications for foreign and economic policy, integration, and environmental regulations. Specifically, the upcoming elections will affect European engagement with China on all fronts, as this relationship continues to increase to complexify due to points of contention such as supply chains, human rights, and environmental issues, and furthermore, the emerging question of and benefits or dangers of implementing decoupling or de-risking strategies. This article will introduce and analyse the Greens/Europe Free Alliance (GREENS/EFA) standpoint on these issues, providing insights into their policy position and strategies concerning integration and China-EU relations, and the implications for the key areas of trade, human rights, and environmental protection.