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Key European Union vote on Mercosur trade deal expected mid-December
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.
India-Sweden bilateral trade can double in 5 years if India-EU FTA, India's green transition plans materialise
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.
Philippines races to seal EU, UAE, Chile free-trade deals in 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.
Poland ratifies EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement
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.
Indonesia confident EU will approve IEU-CEPA trade pact
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.
These are the MEPs who voted for ignoring the CJEU
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.
French lawmakers unanimously opposed to EU-Mercosur trade deal
France's National Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the government to oppose the free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, ahead of decisive votes at the European level in December.
Farmers block Azura warehouse in France and launch legal action
Growing pressure on EU–Morocco trade deal as French farmers today launch legal steps and storm Azura’s entry point for Western Sahara produce in Perpignan.
Philippines, EU set next FTA talks for early 2026
The next full round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) is expected to take place in the first quarter of next year.
On December 18, 10,000 farmers are expected in Brussels to denounce the EU’s growing ‘smoke-and-mirrors’ approach to agriculture
Copa and Cogeca are calling for a pan-European day of protest, just hours before President von der Leyen departs for Brazil to sign the Mercosur deal.