How Brussels failed to stop Mercosur trade deal fiasco – POLITICO
MEPs ultimately backed a resolution to seek an opinion from the Court of Justice of the EU on…
Merz welcomes Trump’s climbdown but warns of ‘great power politics’ era – POLITICO
Merz urged European nations to move swiftly to boost their defense spending and economic competitiveness in order to…
Von der Leyen vows ‘unflinching’ response to Trump with EU-US relations in turmoil – POLITICO
Trump vowed over the weekend to inflict punishing tariffs on six EU countries, the U.K. and Norway over…
Merz seeks to dial down Trump trade tensions — while Macron talks tough – POLITICO
Merz, on the other hand, urged a less confrontational approach to Trump, acknowledging that a trade war would…
Europe vows ‘firm’ response to new Trump tariffs over Greenland – POLITICO
“The European Union will always be very firm in defending international law, wherever it may be, and of…
EU seals contentious trade deal with Mercosur countries
Published on 17/01/2026 – 17:58 GMT+1 •Updated 18:51 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday hailed the…
Hundreds of tractors rumble through Paris in protest over EU-Mercosur deal
By Euronews Published on 13/01/2026 – 12:02 GMT+1 French farmers steered some 350 tractors through Paris on Tuesday to…
Mercosur: How Macron’s domestic weakness undercut his Brussels clout
France has been mired in political turmoil since Macron dissolved the National Assembly in June 2024 – and…
EU countries approve Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of talks – POLITICO
“Our message to the world is this: Partnership creates prosperity and openness drives progress,” European Commission President Ursula…
The winners and losers – POLITICO
China China has been expanding exports to Latin America, particularly Brazil, during the decades when the EU was…
France’s failure to stop Mercosur will sting Macron forever – POLITICO
Jordan Bardella, head of the far-right National Rally and front-runner for the presidency in 2027, accused Macron of…
Brussels lines up farm funding concessions to get Mercosur deal over the line – POLITICO
Under the EU’s voting rules, a so-called qualified majority — of 15 out of the bloc’s 27 member countries…