Merz and Macron vowed to restart the Franco-German engine. It’s already sputtering. – POLITICO
Paris thinks the same. “The Franco-German reflex has been rediscovered,” an Elysée official said. But despite the good…
European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice
Published on 08/07/2025 – 17:28 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Two sources have confirmed that the trade agreement clinched in December…
Italy, France, Germany plan competitiveness push on Brussels: Report – POLITICO
According to the Repubblica report, in addition to the automotive sector, the leaders will also call for a…
Inside France’s rural rising – POLITICO
With rural discontent growing, Marine Le Pen’s far-right party sees an opportunity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.…
Brazil official optimistic for EU-Mercosur deal amid US tariff war
ADVERTISEMENT Brazil is optimistic that the EU-Mercosur trade deal can be ratified despite some opposition, and believes the…
Trump pushes France to reassess trade alternatives — even the Mercosur deal? – POLITICO
“Diversifying our trade outlets must be a priority if we want to make Europe not only a power…
Trump talks tariffs. The EU talks free trade with the rest of the world. – POLITICO
It was a week when penguins, bonds, the new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s Digital…
Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders – POLITICO
“Trump’s policy will lead everyone to agree to develop trade relationships with the rest of the world and…
World is ‘lining up’ to work with Europe amid Trump’s trade war – POLITICO
The global order is “shifting more deeply than at any time since the Cold War ended,” von der…
Can France and Germany’s new love-fest survive their lingering differences? – POLITICO
Both leaders now see a necessity for their militaries and defense industries to better integrate. | John Macdougall/AFP…