EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes and concerns for millions - AP News

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes and concerns for millions  AP News

Ukraine may close most EU negotiating chapters within 12-18 months, deputy prime minister says

Ukraine can close most chapters in the negotiations on accession to the European Union within the next 12-18 months and reach the signing of an accession treaty as early as 2027.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,Anastasia Protz

Controversial EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force

The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.

By RFI

EU-Mercosur deal kicks in today: here are the changes – and what does it all mean for Ireland?

After 25 years of negotiations, the EU-Mercosur agreement will come into force from today, albeit provisionally.

EU, UNICEF unveil €1m education lifeline for conflict-hit children in Sokoto

The EU and UNICEF have launched a €1m program to restore access to Sokoto education for over 20,000 children affected by conflict and displacement. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-unicef-unveil-e1m-education-lifeline-for-conflict-hit-children-in-sokoto/

By Punch Newspapers

After 25 years of negotiation, the Mercosur-EU agreement takes effect this Friday

The association agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) enters provisionally into force on Friday May 1, after more than a quarter-century of negotiations, in what constitutes one of the world's most ambitious trade deals and the largest reciprocal opening ever finalised by the South American bloc. The final signing took place on January 17 in Asunción and, although final ratification by the European Court of Justice and subsequent approval by the European Parliament remain pen...