Brazil’s Lula skips signing of Mercosur-EU trade deal – POLITICO
The decision has drawn attention given Lula’s central role in reviving the agreement since returning to office in…
7 times Keir Starmer’s MPs forced him to U-turn … so far – POLITICO
Time to U-turn: 43 days (Nov. 26, 2025 — Jan. 8, 2026). Farmers’ inheritance tax Part of Labour’s…
“Celestial boulders” shade eco-farm in China by Various Associates
Boulder-shaped canopies of woven bamboo shelter the spaces of LuxeIsland Farm, an eco-farm in China designed by Various…
France seeks to delay crunch vote on EU’s Mercosur mega deal – POLITICO
That could leave the Danish presidency of the Council short of the supermajority needed to get the deal…
EU ‘veggie burger’ ban stalls after talks collapse – POLITICO
The Wednesday meeting quickly veered off course. Officials said Imart moved to reopen elements of the text that…
The EU’s narrow, perilous path to the Mercosur trade deal – POLITICO
But the mood in the European Parliament and in some capitals has turned volatile. And with the clock…
The EU’s far right has tasted power. Now it wants action on migrants, cars and red tape – POLITICO
However, Italy’s Nicola Procaccini, chair of the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (which ideologically sits between the EPP…
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia defy Brussels as Ukraine trade deal takes effect – POLITICO
“We see no justification for maintaining these national measures,” Commission Deputy Spokesperson Olof Gill said Thursday, a day…
Europe lost its drive for humane animal transport. Denmark hasn’t. – POLITICO
Member countries have been at odds over how to handle transport in hot weather, the movement of young…
Liz Truss’ dream of boosting British cheese exports falls flat in Japan – POLITICO
Japanese tariffs on multiple British cheeses remain obstructively high, at 25, 14, and 18.6 percent. This is because…