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An Elysée official stated that Macron and the government have determined there is “unanimous political rejection” of the trade deal in France and that “the benefits of the agreement are not such that they would justify putting agricultural sectors at risk.” The agreement has been consistently opposed by various political parties in France and has…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 08, 2026 – Farmers from 12 European Union member states mobilised thousands of tractors blocking major roads and government buildings to protest the EU-Mercosur trade agreement ahead of its late January vote by member state representatives. Demonstrators cited threats from 99,000 tonnes annual hormone-free beef imports and weaker South American…

Helsinki – In November, Finland recorded the highest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the European Union (EU) at 10.6%, surpassing Spain, which had a rate of 10.4%, according to data released by the EU statistics office, Eurostat. This significant shift occurred as Finland’s unemployment rate rose by two tenths from October, while Spain’s rate decreased…

Marine Le Pen is set to appear in court next week to appeal a verdict. Although the State Department has since labeled the Spiegel report as “stale and false,” the suggestion of any connection between National Rally and MAGA quickly put the party in a defensive position. This reaction was especially pronounced given Washington’s recent…

Madrid – The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, has expressed optimism regarding the imminent signing of the agreement between the EU and Mercosur, viewing it as a “giant step” towards enhancing relations between Europe and Latin America. “I believe we are close to signing the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, for…

In Aleppo in 2026, the Syria conflict returned sharply to international attention after renewed shelling struck contested neighborhoods, underscoring the fragile calm that continues to define northern Syria. The incident, first reported by Eurotoday Newspaper, has renewed concerns about civilian safety and the long-term stability of a city that once stood at the economic heart…

Italy remains cautious about outright supporting the deal, emphasizing the need for safeguards to protect the EU farm market from South American produce influxes. Italy’s approval is vital for the agreement that’s been decades in the making, as a qualified majority of 15 EU countries representing 65% of the bloc’s population is required, and Italy’s…

BRUSSELS – The Agriculture Minister announced today that the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is poised for approval, deemed beneficial for all Member States and “an opportunity” for nations like Portugal. “I believe that the current conditions favor the approval of the Mercosur agreement,” stated José Manuel Fernandes to reporters in Brussels following a meeting of European…