Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces the EU will provisionally apply the controversial trade agreement with South America. "Absolutely brilliant news," says Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M).
BusinessA shortcut through the European Parliament's group leaders could cause the controversial Mercosur agreement to enter into force prematurely.
BusinessThe EU's major trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in Latin America could be significantly delayed. The deal will first have to be reviewed by the EU's Court of Justice.
WorldDuring the African Football Championship, there were ways for blind people to "watch" the matches. It will not be available for the final. "It would have meant a lot," says blind Moroccan Mohammed El Hachimi.
FootballBig 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.
WorldEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will sign the EU's major trade agreement with South America in Paraguay on January 17.
BusinessSeveral thousand Irish farmers are protesting against the EU's planned trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in Latin America.
WorldA sufficient majority of EU countries back the EU's major trade deal with South America. However, resistance remains strong.
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