As the UK prepares for a reset in relations with the EU in 2025, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been invited to an informal summit focusing on security and defense cooperation. The backdrop includes global unrest and uncertainty around…
As 2025 approaches, the UK, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, seeks to reset relations with the EU following Labour’s election win. An informal summit in February will focus on security and defense cooperation against a backdrop of global…
Switzerland’s exports to the EU, worth approximately 138 billion Swiss francs, require certification for many goods. Without a new agreement, companies may face increased bureaucracy and costs, as the EU may not recognize Swiss certificates. The Swiss Tech Industry Association…
On December 11, farmers led by the Coordination rurale protested against the Mercosur free trade agreement, facing off with police near Toulouse. With the absence of a government, farmers are concerned about foreign competition in the meat sector. Protests are…
On November 22, 2024, farmers across France intensified their protests against the Mercosur trade deal, marking the fifth day of demonstrations. In Brittany, notable actions included moving construction radars to government buildings, while in Lot-et-Garonne, tractors disrupted a national congress…
Farmers from the Coordination Rurale continue their mobilization against the Mercosur trade agreement, demanding government recognition of their financial struggles. They have blocked food freight in the port of Bordeaux, utilizing tractors and creating barriers with straw and old tires….
Four major French agricultural unions – FNSEA, Jeunes Agriculteurs, Confédération Paysanne, and Coordination Rurale – are banding together in opposition to the Mercosur trade agreement with South American countries. Farmers express concerns over the potential influx of cheaper imports and…
During the G20 summit in Brazil, discussions will focus on the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, which has been in negotiation for 25 years. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlight potential…
On November 17, farmers across France are set to mobilize against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, organizing significant actions in multiple departments. Key organizations like FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs have called for protests, including tractor demonstrations in Châlons-en-Champagne and Vélizy-Villacoublay. Farmers…
A European Commission report raises concerns about the import of Brazilian beef possibly treated with the carcinogenic hormone estradiol 17-beta, which is banned in Europe. The report highlights the inadequacy of current measures to ensure compliance. This revelation has ignited…
During her confirmation hearing as the EU’s next foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas emphasized the necessity for Ukraine to win its war against Russia. Citing historical context, she argued that allowing Russian territorial claims would set a dangerous precedent for…
