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Fact check: Will the Mercosur trade deal open the door to 'toxic' food in the EU?

From farmers burning tyres outside the European Parliament to motorway blockades across the continent, tensions around the EU-Mercosur trade agreement don't look set to go away. Many critics argue that it will lead to a flood of "toxic" products on the European market, but how true is this?

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Newsletter: Costa vouches for ‘cooperation over confrontation’ in an ‘uncertain world’

Also in this newsletter: Zelenskyy sets 2027 deadline for Ukraine's EU accession, and how France is emerging as the main holdout in push to blackslist Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

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After 2 years of campaigning, Stop Killing Games will get its final answer by July as European Commission details its "public hearing" and decision timeline

"The Commission will meet the organisers to discuss the initiative in detail in the coming weeks"

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EU Commission to probe Hungary's giant defence loan request over risk of misuse by Orbán

Hungary is the only member state whose EU payments are suspended because of systemic corruption risks, and the Commission now says any disbursement under the bloc's defence funding scheme would come with conditions.

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Newsletter: EU aims to ‘hedge’ against global instability with India trade deal

Also in this newsletter: EU lawmakers to decide whether to resume work on the implementation of the EU-US deal later today.

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European Parliament backs von der Leyen despite clash over Mercosur deal

A vote of no confidence tabled against Ursula von der Leyen by far-right group Patriots for Europe was defeated in the European Parliament by a large majority.

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Newsletter: Trump steps back from the precipice

Also in today's newsletter: EU enlargement chief Marta Kos speaks about plans for post-war Ukraine's economic recovery, and why the implementation of the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks being kicked down the road.

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen walks fine line in appeal trial

Back on the stand after a first day of hearings on Tuesday, Marine Le Pen continues to deny having run a coordinated scheme to misuse European Parliament funds.

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MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation and free hand luggage

Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries.

Euronews

'The myths of Cyprus': Strasbourg exhibition delves deep into forms of cultural identity

Eight well-known myths are explored in 'The myths of Cyprus' a new exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg which sets out to show how culture can act as a common language to unite Europeans.

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Le Pen rejects claims of 'organised misuse' of EU funds in Paris appeal hearing

Marine Le Pen appeared before an appeal court on Tuesday to contest her embezzlement conviction, denying that she orchestrated any system to misuse European Parliament funds and seeking to overturn a ruling that has barred her from public office.

Radio France Internationale

European Parliament freezes Mercosur deal, referring it to EU Court of Justice

After clearing major political hurdles after more than two decades, the mammoth trade deal now faces further delay pending a judicial verdict.

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Power or principle? Europe must expand Its room for manoeuvre

In a world of open power politics, the EU must demonstrate its ability to act - while internal political shifts are jeopardising its foreign-policy and economic capacity to do so.

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Danish MEP Anders Vistisen's Explosive Message to Trump: 'Mr President, F**k Off' in Greenland Standoff

Danish MEP Anders Vistisen told Donald Trump to 'f**k off' in a heated EU debate over Greenland, as Trump threatens tariffs and military action

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Newsletter: Trump flies to Davos with Europe-US relations in the balance

Also in this newsletter: why Trump's Gaza Board of Peace is complicating efforts to defuse Greenland tensions, and the view from Strasbourg ahead of a vote that could kick the ratification of the EU-Mercosur deal down the road.

Radio France Internationale

Tractors surround EU Parliament as MEPs vote on Mercosur review

With the European Parliament set to vote on whether to refer the Mercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice, delaying its implementation, farmers from across the continent have gathered in Strasbourg to continue to protest the deal, which they say will undercut production.

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Marine Le Pen denies her party had 'organised system' to misuse EU funding in critical appeal trial

With the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, the outcome of the trial could determine whether Marine Le Pen — a three-time presidential candidate — will be able to run, or whether her current ban from political office will remain in place.

International Business Times

Danish Lawmaker Tells Trump 'F--k Off' Before Being Cut Off Mid-Speech

In a speech to the European parliament, Danish MEP Anders Vistisen leveled an expletive towards U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Thousands of farmers protest EU, Mercosur trade deal ahead of vote

Hundreds of farmers protested at the European Parliament in Strasbourg against the EU–Mercosur trade deal, fearing it will undercut local production.

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Brussels pushes for stronger cybersecurity oversight of high-risk technology suppliers

The European Commission is introducing new rules to ban tech companies deemed to pose a risk to the European Union’s security, but enforcement is not expected to begin for some time.

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Newsletter: NATO sources ‘optimistic’ Trump will climb down on tariff threats

Also in this newsletter: controversy over Trump's Gaza Peace Board after France rejects invite, and how a vote of no confidence in Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is falling flat as Greenland feud diverts attention.

International Business Times

Macron Pushes EU to Deploy Trade 'Bazooka' Against Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threats

Emmanuel Macron urges EU to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument for the first time as Trump threatens escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland.

International Business Times UK

Macron Pushes EU to Deploy Trade 'Bazooka' Against Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threats

Emmanuel Macron urges EU to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument for the first time as Trump threatens escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland.

Euronews

EU bets on Mercosur as geopolitics clash with eurosceptic backlash

Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it.

Radio France Internationale

France looks to European Parliament to sink Mercosur trade deal

Officially signed on Saturday, the Mercosur deal is closer than ever to making one of the world's largest free trade zones a reality – 25 years after the European Union first began negotiating it with the South American bloc. But France and other countries that oppose it are hoping key…

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