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The European Union has suspended or put on hold financial funds for Serbia, awaiting the country's compliance with recommendations from the Venice Commission. This decision comes as the EU emphasizes that Serbia cannot align with both sides.
The controversial free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur states, designed to boost trade by reducing tariffs, will provisionally come into effect on Friday, pending full ratification by the EU Parliament.
The Italian-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Rio de Janeiro is preparing businesses for the EU-Mercosur agreement, effective May 1, which opens new opportunities for Italian companies, particularly in the agri-food sector.
The European Union moved to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary's Viktor Orbán lifted his veto, marking a significant development in EU financial aid to Kyiv.
German politician Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have praised the EU-Mercosur trade deal, viewing it as a crucial countermeasure against unilateralism.
Hungary is set to export chicken feet to China, a move that comes as the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement is expected to lead to 10-15% cheaper chicken for consumers but could bankrupt 20-30% of producers.
The provisional application of the EU-Mercosur agreement is set to begin on May 1, which will ensure the removal of tariffs on certain products from day one, establishing predictable rules for trade and investment.
The European Commission has announced that the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur will be provisionally applied starting May 1, 2026, impacting 700 million consumers.
The Czech Minister of Agriculture stated the country's position on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a 'yes, but,' highlighting the division within the EU regarding the deal's implications for creating the world's largest trade zone.
Brazil has become the third country, following Uruguay and Argentina, to ratify the Mercosur free trade agreement with the European Union.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-Mercosur trade deal would take effect without waiting for a European Parliament vote, drawing criticism from France.
The provisional application of the Mercosur agreement has elicited varied responses within the EU, with Germany and the Greens welcoming the move, while French President Macron described it as a 'bad surprise'.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the provisional application of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur association agreement, following parliamentary ratification in Argentina and Uruguay. The move activates trade commitments ahead of full conclusion of the treaty, which still requires the European Parliament’s consent.
Argentina ratified the huge Mercosur trade agreement between the European Union and four South American countries.
Farmers in Portugal protested in front of the Assembly of the Republic, expressing opposition to the EU-Mercosur treaty and dissatisfaction with the government's response to recent bad weather.
The European Parliament welcomed the provisional application of the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay), which will begin on May 1, 2026, and will only fully enter into force after the European Parliament's approval.
The EU Commission is implementing the EU-Mercosur trade agreement starting in May, bypassing votes by national parliaments and the EU Parliament, raising concerns about democratic oversight.
Several new measures, including the EU-Mercosur agreement, drug screening, and preferential museum tariffs, are set to come into force starting May 1st.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrated the long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade agreement in Hanover. Their celebration comes despite ongoing resistance from France regarding the deal.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has sent a letter to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, demanding an immediate challenge to the European Union's agreement with Mercosur in the EU Court of Justice.
The EU-Mercosur trade deal is set to apply provisionally starting May 1, marking a significant step in economic relations between the blocs.
The trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur will come into force on May 1, following ratification by all four Mercosur nations, leading to the removal of trade tariffs on 90% of imports.
The provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is set to begin on May 1st, aiming to strengthen collaboration on issues like labor rights and climate change, and create more resilient supply chains.
Brazil has officially ratified the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, marking a significant step in international trade relations.
Brazil's Senate has ratified the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, completing the legislative process and creating one of the world's largest free trade zones.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU-Mercosur agreement will provisionally enter into force, even as it undergoes review by the Brazilian Senate and the Court of Justice.
The Spanish agricultural sector continues to oppose the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, arguing that it jeopardizes healthy and safe food production.
Uruguay and Argentina have ratified the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, becoming the first founding members of the South American bloc to complete parliamentary approval, with entry into force now dependent on Brussels.
Uruguay became the first country to ratify the European Union-Mercosur agreement after its parliament approved the deal, following Senate approval the previous day.
A question has been raised regarding honey adulteration and the influx of low-cost imported honey in Greece, which is creating unfair competition and raising concerns about the EU-Mercosur agreement.
The agreement between the European Union and Mercosur states is set to come into provisional effect this Friday, despite significant concerns and resistance from civil society.
As the EU-Mercosur interim trade agreement is set to create a 700 million consumer market on May 1, 2026, Polish businesses are preparing for new opportunities with caution and limited enthusiasm,…
The Polish government plans to challenge the EU's trade agreement with Mercosur countries at the EU Court of Justice, arguing it threatens Polish agriculture and food security.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva jointly lauded the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, implicitly criticizing former US President Trump's "unilateralism."
The Romanian government has approved a memorandum for the signing of the EU-MERCOSUR partnership agreement, announced government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu, despite some internal disagreement.
The European Union has confirmed that its interim trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur will provisionally come into effect on May 1st, despite a pending court ruling on its legality, aiming to enhance trade relations between the regions.
The European Union announced that its free trade deal with Mercosur, which will connect 700 million people, is scheduled to commence on May 1.
Recent economic data from the United States indicates a significant slowdown, with GDP growth in the final quarter of 2025 revised down to 0.7%, half of the initial 1.4% estimate, due to factors like tariffs and a government shutdown.
Brazil has officially ratified the EU-Mercosur trade deal, marking a significant step forward for the long-negotiated agreement.
The Belgian farmers' union Fugea has denounced the European Commission's decision to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur agreement, calling it a 'flagrant disregard for democratic processes and the concerns of European agriculture'.
Ursula von der Leyen's decision to unilaterally proceed with the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement has ignited a new conflict with Emmanuel Macron and sparked accusations of a 'democratic deficit' in Brussels.
The European Commission is moving forward with the provisional application of the trade agreement between the 27 EU states and Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia), concluding 25 years of negotiations.
The Argentine Senate has overwhelmingly approved the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.
Uruguay has become the first country to ratify the EU-Mercosur agreement, following approval by its Senate and Chamber of Deputies. Brazil and Argentina are expected to follow suit soon.
The Romanian Senate is debating and voting on a simple no-confidence motion against the Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, who is accused of supporting the EU-Mercosur agreement, which critics say endangers Romanian agriculture.