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EU and Mercosur Seal Landmark Free Trade Agreement After 25 Years of Talks

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations have formally signed a long-awaited free trade agreement, marking a major milestone in global trade cooperation amid rising protectionism and economic uncertainty. The agreement aims to significantly reduce tariffs...

India–EU Trade Talks Reach Historic Stage Ahead of January Summit

 India and the European Union are in the final and most challenging phase of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), with officials describing the talks as having reached a “historic juncture.” Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed that...

German Military Personnel to Arrive in Greenland as EU and Denmark Boost Arctic Security

Germany is set to deploy military personnel to Greenland as part of a wider European mission aimed at countering growing security threats in the Arctic region from Russia and China. The move comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and increased...

Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Plan, Raising Tensions Between EU and Denmark

President Donald Trump has warned he could impose tariffs on countries that oppose his push to take control of Greenland, escalating tensions with Denmark and other European allies across the EU. Speaking at a public event in Washington, Trump said...

TikTok to Roll Out Advanced Age-Verification System Across the EU and UK

TikTok will soon introduce enhanced age-verification technology across the European Union and the UK as governments push for stricter controls on children’s access to social media platforms. The new system, tested quietly in parts of the EU over the past...

China Pressures European States to Block Taiwanese Officials’ Visits

China has been pressuring several European states to deny entry to Taiwanese politicians, warning that allowing such visits would cross Beijing’s “red lines” and damage relations with China, according to diplomats and officials familiar with the matter. Chinese officials have...

EU Approves €90bn Loan Allowing Ukraine to Buy Weapons Beyond Europe

Ukraine will be allowed to purchase military equipment from non-European suppliers under a proposed €90bn loan package approved by the European Union. The plan, outlined by the European Commission, is designed to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capacity while keeping pressure...

China and EU Reach Understanding on Pricing Framework for Electric Vehicle Exports

China and the European Union have made progress toward resolving their dispute over electric vehicle trade after agreeing on guidance related to price undertakings for Chinese battery electric vehicles exported to the EU, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce...

EU Seeks Compensation Clause in Brexit Reset Talks with UK

The European Union is pushing for a compensation clause in ongoing Brexit “reset” negotiations with the UK, aimed at protecting the bloc if a future British government withdraws from the agreement being negotiated by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The proposed...

French Farmers Block Paris Streets to Protest EU–Mercosur Trade Deal

French farmers staged large-scale protests in Paris on Thursday, driving tractors into the city centre and blocking key roads near landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. The demonstrations were organised to oppose the proposed...

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EU and Mercosur Seal Landmark Free Trade Agreement After 25 Years of Talks

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations have formally signed a long-awaited free trade agreement,...