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Mercosur - the agreement that could destabilize the EU
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Mercosur - the agreement that could destabilize the EU

Big profits and necessary international contacts, supporters say - while opponents are preparing both protests and litigation. The EU's trade agreement with Latin America is political dynamite
New vote on EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
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New vote on EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

The far right in the European Parliament is making another attempt to remove Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
EU base decision up to Greenland and Denmark, von der Leyen says
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EU base decision up to Greenland and Denmark, von der Leyen says

Greenlanders can trust us, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promises.
The proposal is ready - this is how the EU will support Ukraine
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The proposal is ready - this is how the EU will support Ukraine

The European Commission is now presenting its formal plan for a loan of almost SEK 1,000 billion to Ukraine.
EU chief says we stand with the Iranian people, promises swift sanctions
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EU chief says we stand with the Iranian people, promises swift sanctions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promises swift proposals for new sanctions against Iran.
EU to sign major trade agreement with South America in Paraguay on January 17
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EU to sign major trade agreement with South America in Paraguay on January 17

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will sign the EU's major trade agreement with South America in Paraguay on January 17.
Clear yes to major trade agreement between the EU and South America
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Clear yes to major trade agreement between the EU and South America

A sufficient majority of EU countries back the EU's major trade deal with South America. However, resistance remains strong
New protests against Mercosur agreement - tractors in Paris
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New protests against Mercosur agreement - tractors in Paris

French farmers continue to protest the EU's planned trade agreement with Mercosur countries in Latin America.
EU opens its wallet to get Mercosur agreement through
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EU opens its wallet to get Mercosur agreement through

EU farmers remain opposed to the Mercosur agreement, and, to appease them, the EU is promising increased support for agriculture.
Six people who could shape European politics in 2026
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Six people who could shape European politics in 2026

Will Europe tilt even further to the right in 2026 - or will there be a backlash against the United States' Donald Trump? Here are six people in the European spotlight this spring.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to see "courage" from European leaders
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to see "courage" from European leaders

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is urging the EU to "show courage" and sign the trade agreement with the Latin American countries that are part of Mercosur.
Ukraine gets its money – Trump and De Wever winners
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Ukraine gets its money – Trump and De Wever winners

Ukraine gets its billions – but not in the way the EU leadership had intended. After the fateful summit in Brussels, US President Donald Trump and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever emerge as the big winners
More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets
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More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets

EU support for Ukraine has been approved, after a late-night tussle at the EU summit. But EU leaders failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets as the basis for the multi-billion-euro loan
EU wants to wait with Mercosur agreement
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EU wants to wait with Mercosur agreement

Brazil's president opens up about postponing the signing of the trade agreement with the EU. The EU wants to wait until January
Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"
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Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"

The pressure is on the EU leadership as member states pull in different directions on Ukraine support, trade and the US. For some, the disagreement is a real Christmas present
Lula: Now or never for Mercosur agreement
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Lula: Now or never for Mercosur agreement

Italy joins France in calling for a delay in the EU's major trade deal with the Mercosur countries in Latin America. Brazilian President Lula da Silva responds with a warning – it's now or never
EU base: Decisive days for Ukraine
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EU base: Decisive days for Ukraine

The next few days will be crucial for continued support for Ukraine, warns EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Important step for Mercosur in the EU
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Important step for Mercosur in the EU

The European Parliament says yes to the safeguard measures that have been developed ahead of a possible trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries in Latin America.
France demands trade deal be postponed
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France demands trade deal be postponed

France demands that the signing of the trade agreement between the EU and Latin America be postponed.
Sources: Ukraine could be allowed into EU via peace plan
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Sources: Ukraine could be allowed into EU via peace plan

Ukraine could get a fast track into the EU by 2027 according to the draft peace plan that the US and Ukraine are negotiating, reports the Financial Times.
Mercosur agreement could be finalized next week
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Mercosur agreement could be finalized next week

Despite disagreements and protests, a majority of EU countries hope to approve the major trade agreement with Latin America as early as next week.
Climate targets for 2040 set in the EU
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Climate targets for 2040 set in the EU

Emissions in the EU should have decreased by 90 percent by 2040, compared to 1990 levels.
Zelenskyy: Productive meeting in Brussels
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Zelenskyy: Productive meeting in Brussels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes Monday night's meeting in Brussels as "good and productive. "
Zelensky: No legal right to give up land
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Zelensky: No legal right to give up land

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with key European leaders in both London and Brussels on Monday. Difficult issues around territories and security guarantees remain to be resolved within the framework of the peace negotiations
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