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As the EU accelerates its plan to sign its long-delayed trade agreement with South American economic bloc Mercosur, the pact’s role in securing raw materials is drawing criticism.
The European Commission has recalled consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products imported into the EU, after it was found they contained hormones banned in the bloc.
Some MEPs want to accept the Commission's proposal unchanged, while others are pushing for substantial amendments.
EU lawmakers today had a golden opportunity to stand up for European consumers. Backed by a solid majority, the Parliament came close to overturning the Commission.
Vote by European Union member states on trade agreement with South American bloc expected to take place between December 16 and 19, according to reports, just ahead of Mercosur summit in Brazil.
Twelve chapters have been concluded, and both sides are working intensively to close the remaining eight. The aim is to finalize the agreement by the end of 2025, with a formal signing expected at the India–EU Summit in January 2026.
The Philippines will sign at least three free-trade agreements (FTAs) next year, including a historic deal with the European Union (EU), as part of the government’s bid to boost the country’s exports, which remain robust despite global headwinds.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on November 27 signed an act ratifying the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), officially completing the final step for Poland to become the 20th out of 27 EU member states to do so.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto highlighted recent progress in the IEU-CEPA, noting that the agreement’s legal text has now been translated into 24 languages and is ready to be deliberated in the European Parliament.
187 Parliamentarians voted to ignore the ruling of the CJEU, the interests of EU farmers, the rights of the EU consumers and the aspirations of the Saharawi people. Here they are.
