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Von Der Leyen Heads To EU-Mercosur Summit For Trade Deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday her participation at a summit of South America's Mercosur bloc, saying a controversial free-trade deal between the EU and the group was within reach.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024

South America Summit Hopes To Seal 'Historic' Trade Deal With EU

Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are hoping to announce a blockbuster trade deal with the European Union at a regional summit Friday after a push by Brussels to get the long-delayed accord over the line.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2024

Russian spies plotted ‘fake blood’ protest at London embassy, jurors told

The UK-based ringleader, Orlin Roussev, had brainstormed ideas with his Russian spymaster, the Old Bailey heard.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

What To Expect From The New EU Top Team's First 100 Days

Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission is expected to officially start its work next week, with the European Parliament set to give it the all-clear in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024

European Commission President Welcomes Ceasefire In Lebanon

European Commission President supports Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire for peace and stability in the region.

Top News · Nov 26, 2024

What is the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and why does it matter?

The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 years

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Bluesky Faces EU Scrutiny Over Disclosure Failures

The European Commission, the EU's executive body, had contacted the 27 national governments to check "if they can find any trace of Bluesky," including locating an EU-based office.

International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Israeli Leaders

Vice-President of the European Commission and Jordanian Foreign Minister stress adherence to ICC rulings, sparking reactions from Israel.

Top News · Nov 21, 2024

Wheels in motion for railway strike action across France

The four trade unions at France's rail company SNCF are calling for a general strike and protest marches on Thursday, ahead of a rolling strike mid December. They are angry over the proposed dismantling of freight operations and the opening of regional lines to competition.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2024

When the technical meets the political: Court of Justice rules that EU standards require more openness

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that harmonised technical standards – an influential form of governance – must be more accessible. Here’s what this landmark decision means.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2024