Mercosur
Bas’ Reformideen und ein Clash beim AfD-Interview
Die Koalition will raus aus dem Reformstillstand. Mit dem Bericht der Sozialstaatskommission soll heute ein Wendepunkt markiert werden: weniger Bürokratie, mehr Digitalisierung, effizientere Leistungen. Arbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas …
Meloni joins Merz in urging ‘swift implementation’ of EU-Mercosur trade deal
How Brussels failed to stop Mercosur trade deal fiasco
EU hopes to uncork the potential of India’s growing wine market
The EU’s new power couple: Merz and Meloni
Ursula von der Leyen’s trade troubles are just beginning
Merz welcomes Trump’s climbdown but warns of ‘great power politics’ era
The new world based on raw power and use of force “is not a cozy place,” German chancellor said as he called on Europe to get stronger to survive.
Merz sucht in Davos die Antwort auf Trump
Donald Trump nutzt seine Rede beim World Economic Forum in Davos für eine klare America-First-Botschaft. Weniger eskalierend als befürchtet, aber ohne Zugeständnisse an Europa. Die zentrale Frage: …
Trump steps back from the brink on Greenland. But the damage has been done.
The president’s effort to acquire Greenland, even with the threat of force off the table, has changed the way allies see the U.S.
Germany calls to ram through Mercosur deal as EU Parliament throws up roadblock
Major clash looms after European lawmakers send Latin American trade deal for a judicial review that could take two years.
EU-Mercosur trade deal stalled as MEPs send it for judicial review
Opponents of the Latin American accord prevail, potentially delaying it for up to two years.
Trump’s tariff threats are ‘wrong’ and EU is ‘prepared to act,’ says von der Leyen
European Commission chief says trade diversification needed to reduce Brussels’ dependency on the U.S.
By the numbers: Mercosur trade deal splits EU Parliament in half
POLITICO poll of European lawmakers puts landmark deal on knife-edge ahead of key vote on Wednesday.
Von der Leyen vows ‘unflinching’ response to Trump with EU-US relations in turmoil
The “old order” is dead, European Commission president says in Davos speech.
Von der Leyen no-confidence debate takes place in near-empty chamber
Even Jordan Bardella, who spearheaded the charge against the EU executive, failed to show up.
Merz seeks to dial down Trump trade tensions — while Macron talks tough
Tactical divide emerges between French and German leaders over response to U.S. president.
Hit back at Trump? Europe mulls unthinkable options as Greenland threats ramp up tensions
Senior politicians want the EU to deploy its trade bazooka against the United States over Trump’s Greenland claims. Capitals aren’t so sure.
Europe vows ‘firm’ response to new Trump tariffs over Greenland
Emergency EU meeting set for Sunday afternoon to plan a response after Trump announced 10 percent tariffs on allies opposed to his designs on Greenland.
EU and Mercosur seal historic trade deal
Signing by the EU and the South American trading bloc capped 25 years of talks and sets up a parliamentary showdown in Brussels.
Brazil’s Lula skips signing of Mercosur-EU trade deal
Brazilian president will miss the ceremony in Paraguay as the long-delayed trade pact moves into the ratification phase in Europe.
Council chief Costa misses Brazil talks after flight cancellation, will make Mercosur signing
António Costa misses meeting with president of Brazil, but he will be in Paraguay to sign trade agreement.
Von der Leyen snubs Parliament’s latest no-confidence debate
Commission chief to send trade loyalist to defend her in fourth motion of censure in seven months.
Mercosur backers rattled as Spain’s center right wavers under farmer pressure
“That would be the end,” said one lawmaker as Spanish peers go silent.
Von der Leyen’s plan to revamp EU’s €2 trillion budget is unraveling
Farmers and lawmakers are strong-arming the Commission president into watering down an overhaul of how the EU spends its money.
How France failed to stop the Mercosur deal
Former ministers and advisers tell POLITICO the seeds of defeat on the Latin America trade deal were planted long before last Friday’s vote.
Opponents rally for last-ditch bid to derail EU’s Mercosur trade pact
As Ursula von der Leyen prepares to sign the Mercosur deal, its opponents still plan legal action against it.
Europe’s farmers lost the Mercosur battle. They’re still ahead.
Europe’s farmers are a minority. You wouldn’t know it from the political power they wield.
Von der Leyen to sign Mercosur deal Saturday in Paraguay
A majority of EU member countries on Friday voted in favor of signing the long-awaited agreement.
EU-Mercosur mega trade deal: The winners and losers
POLITICO analyzes who is uncorking the Malbec — and who is crying into their Bordeaux (cough, Emmanuel Macron, cough).
Von der Leyen set to face motion of censure over Mercosur in January
EU lawmakers are threatening to blow up the Commission for the fourth time in the last seven months.