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Lower auto tariffs, wider market access: What the India-EU trade deal may look like
India and the European Union are on the verge of reaching a FTA, with an "agreement in principle" expected imminently. The breakthrough is driven by India’s unprecedented offer to significantly reduce import tariffs on European goods—particularly high-end automobiles, with duties potentially dropping from 110% to as low as 10% over time.
Peasant organizations worldwide express solidarity with French peasants facing criminalization
On January 14, 2026, 52 farmers from the Confédération Paysanne were detained following a peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture in Paris.
Commission opens in-depth investigation into arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an arbitration award, in which Bulgaria is ordered to pay compensation to ACF for changes to a renewable electricity support measure, is in line with EU State aid rules.
Hungarian farmers join protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal
Farmers representing the Nat'l Agriculture Chamber and professional association Magosz joined a protest against the EU's free trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
Commission signals readiness for provisional Mercosur application
Some EU capitals have urged Brussels to proceed with the trade pact despite the European Parliament’s decision to seek a court ruling.
EU leaders to push for ratification of US trade deal despite anger with Trump
As summit begins in Brussels, governments don’t want week of rancor to obstruct pact coming into effect.
PH-EU trade talks to resume early March
The fifth round of negotiations for the country’s free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union will resume in early March 2026 in Belgium, EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro told.
India-EU free trade pact: What's agreed, what's at stake after years of talks
India and the European Union are close to concluding a long-sought free trade agreement (FTA), with an announcement expected on Tuesday at the India–EU Summit in New Delhi.
EU pulls tariff preferences on 87 pc of Indian exports ahead of FTA
From January 1, 2026, India faces a significant setback in the European Union market as the EU suspends Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) benefits for 87% of its exports. This move means Indian products must now pay full Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariffs, eliminating the previous 20% average tariff reduction under GSP.
ECVC celebrates important victory on EU-Mercosur in the European Parliament
ECVC warmly welcomes today’s vote in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, in which MEPs voted in favour of requesting an opinion from the Court of Justice of the European Union on the compatibility of the proposed EU–Mercosur agreement.