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France urges delay as EU pushes ahead with Mercosur trade deal

France has called on the European Union to pause its plans to sign a long-awaited free-trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc, setting the stage for a tense week in Brussels as EU leaders seek to push the landmark deal over the line.

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Next week, the EU is entering the final phase of the Mercosur trade deal that might create a market of 700 million people between Europe and South America. But will it?

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How the European Parliament could still derail the EU-Mercosur deal

Three votes in the European Parliament could derail the largest free trade area ever struck by the European Union – or at least significantly change it.

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Three years on, former MEP Kaili still awaits trial in case slammed as 'Belgiangate'

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was detained this month in a major fraud probe, as ex-European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili remains in legal limbo three years after her arrest in the 2022 corruption scandal.

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EU tightens foreign investment screening to counter rising geopolitical threats

The European Parliament and EU member states are taking steps to prevent rivals like China from “weaponising” their investments.

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EU deadlocked over possible ban on 'veggie burger' labels

EU countries and lawmakers are at a stalemate over whether terms like "burger" and "sausage" should be reserved for meat products, amid a French-led push to restrict such labels that has divided Europe and drawn unexpected opposition from former Beatle Paul McCartney.

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From return hubs to sanctions for smugglers: EU strikes harder line on illegal migration

This week, the European Union took significant steps to tackle illegal migration making it easier to deport asylum seekers and irregular migrants. Von der Leyen also announced a new sanctions regime for smugglers.

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Mercosur trade deal hangs in balance as EU enters final stretch

Twenty-five years after negotiations began, the fate of the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the EU is nearing its conclusion, but the struggle between backers and opponents remains tough.

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Fact check: Is the European Parliament forcing member states to accept irregular migration?

A recent post circulating on X claims that the European Parliament has adopted a "Migration and Asylum Pact" that would compel all EU member states to accept irregular migrants or face substantial fines.

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Unionists unite to force cross-community vote on bid for EU ‘observer status’

Sinn Fein is behind the bid at Stormont to address the ‘democratic deficit’ left by Brexit.

Evening Standard

EU agrees deal on genetically edited crops, sparking renewed debate

European Union member states on Wednesday agreed a deal on regulating new genomic techniques in crops. While this promises greater innovation in farming, it has also reignited debate over transparency and environmental risks.

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The Outlook for Ample Supplies Weighs on Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.00 (-0.37%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -36 (-0.83%). Coffee prices settled lower on Wednesday, with robusta falling to a 1.5-week low. The outlook for ample coffee supplies is weighing on prices after the European Parliament last...

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European Commission to determine safety of ethanol in hand sanitiser

The EU Chemicals Agency was due to table an opinion on the safety of ethanol before Christmas, but lack of consensus within scientific groups saw the decision postponed. Lawmakers are seeking evidence-based conclusions instead of rushed decisions.

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Coffee Prices Sharply Lower as Supply Concerns Ease

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -6.25 (-1.65%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -121 (-2.71%). Coffee prices fell sharply on Tuesday, with robusta posting a 1-week low. The outlook for abundant coffee supplies is weighing on prices after the European Parliament last Wednesday...

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Easing Supply Concerns Weigh on Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -3.05 (-0.80%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -89 (-1.99%). Coffee prices are under pressure today, with robusta falling to a 1-week low. The outlook for abundant coffee supplies is weighing on prices after the European Parliament last Wednesday...

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Coffee Prices Pressured as the Outlook for Global Supplies Improves

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed down -1.50 (-0.39%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -93 (-2.04%). Coffee prices fell to 1-week lows on Monday and settled lower. The outlook for abundant coffee supplies is weighing on prices after the European Parliament last Wednesday approved...

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Improved Global Coffee Supply Situation Weighs on Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -2.60 (-0.68%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is down -80 (-1.75%). Coffee prices are under pressure today and posted 1-week lows. The outlook for abundant coffee supplies is weighing on prices after the European Parliament last Wednesday approved a 1-year...

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Explainer: Why the European Union Is Investigating Shein Over Child-Like Dolls and Illegal Weapons Listings

The Shein scandal, triggered by the discovery of child-like sex dolls and banned weapons on its online marketplace, has prompted French authorities and the European Commission to investigate the retailer under the EU Digital Services Act.

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EU member states back von der Leyen's controversial trade deal terms under pressure from Trump

The 27 back the Commission's deal, but the European Parliament is preparing for a fight to change the terms considered unfair after Trump tripled tariffs on the EU while Brussels reduced duties to zero for the US.

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WBC's New AI Tech Sparks Privacy Concerns Over Inaudible Audio Tracking

Datavault AI's licensing deal with WBC deploys ultrasonic tracking technology across global boxing broadcasts, raising privacy concerns about consent-free data collection.

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EU lawmakers face backlash over proposed new protections for air passengers

MEPs are under increasing pressure from consumer groups and industry representatives on proposed air passenger rights legislation, with the European aviation sector urging a six-month pause in negotiations in order to conduct an impact assessment.

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Cocoa Prices Fall as EU Delays Deforestation Rules

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -6 (-0.12%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -10 (-0.27%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Wednesday but remained above last Wednesday's 1.75-year nearest-future lows after the European Parliament approved a 1-year delay to the deforestation law,...

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Coffee Prices Settle Lower on Improved Global Supply Outlook

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -3.60 (-0.94%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -46 (-1.01%). Coffee prices settled lower on Wednesday after the European Parliament approved a 1-year delay to the deforestation law, which should keep global coffee supplies ample. The EU regulation,...

Evening Standard

Farage says he thought Enoch Powell was right to raise scale of community change

The Reform UK leader also suggested people complaining about his behaviour at school had ‘different political views to me’.

Euronews

EU opens door to ESG labels for companies producing 'controversial' weapons

Despite objections from the left, the European Parliament has approved a tweak to sustainable finance benchmarks that would open it up to companies producing “controversial weapons”.

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