Mercosur-EU deal is partially underway. That doesn’t mean negotiations are over
May 1 marked a turning point for the history of South America: a part of the trade agreement…
Opinion | Europe’s response to Iran war risks becoming its ‘darkest hour’
The European Union (EU) is a bystander in the Iran war, but it might end up sustaining significant…
The EU’s recipe for trade deals : easy on beef, tough on wine
Three deals across three key regions : Mercosur, India and Australia. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While the Commission hailed the…
Anger as EU gets a ‘better trade deal’ with Australia than Brexit Britain – POLITICO
British farmers are looking with envy at the terms of the EU’s deal unveiled on Tuesday. Brussels agreed…
Australia trade deal brings back Macron’s Mercosur nightmare – POLITICO
“We want France to block this agreement,” said cattle farmer Patrick Bénézit, vice president of FNSEA, slamming European…
Brexit impact begins to bite Irish beef exports
It is now almost 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union. After the shock…
Giorgia Meloni is on a winning streak in Rome and Brussels. The referendum can end it. – POLITICO
Meloni has thrived on the European stage, and has become adept at using the EU machinery to her…
French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in English
Published on 07/03/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1 France will push back against a European Commission plan to fast-track ratification…
Brazil Congress approves EU-Mercosur deal
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, March 4 (Reuters) – Brazilian lawmakers have finalized their approval of a free trade agreement between…
Mercosur gamble shows von der Leyen thinks she can go over France’s head – POLITICO
The Commission chief said she consulted widely with countries and lawmakers. However, shortly after the announcement, Macron said…