Europe’s year of Trump trade trauma – POLITICO
Yes, it’s been one hell of a year for the world’s biggest trading relationship. The economic consequences will…
EU welcomes Ukraine peace efforts, notes absence of EU participation in US talks
BRUSSELS The European Union on Monday welcomed the ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the Moscow-Kyiv war, while…
Brazilian president Lula calls EU to seek ‘political courage’ over Mercosur trade deal
By Euronews with AP Published on 20/12/2025 – 19:17 GMT+1 Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Saturday he…
EU delays Mercosur signing as 25-year curse drags on – POLITICO
Long-standing opposition from France, Poland and Italy, where farming constituencies are influential, has turned the deal into a…
EU must cut overdependencies to stay competitive, von der Leyen says amid Mercosur divisions
BRUSSELS European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday said that the EU must reduce its overdependencies…
The biggest pain points for EU leaders at critical Ukraine summit – POLITICO
“I proposed two different options for this upcoming European Council, one based on assets and one based on…
Without Mercosur, Berlin can’t pay more into EU coffers – POLITICO
“Now Europe must decide: Does it want to put the German economy back on the path to growth…
France urges delay as EU pushes ahead with Mercosur trade deal
Paris said that the conditions were not yet right for EU member states to approve the agreement, urging…
Exclusive-France and Italy want Mercosur trade deal vote delayed, say sources
By Michel Rose and Angelo Amante PARIS/ROME, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Italy and France want a final European…
France calls to delay crunch Mercosur vote – POLITICO
Denmark, which holds the presidency of the Council of the EU, has vowed to hold the vote in…