Bioeconomy - farmer ploughing field - Photo by Frank Molter © European Union 2017

The EU’s new bioeconomy strategy, adopted buy EU states, aims for a sustainable bioeconomy by 2040 and promotes the use of bio-based solutions across all relevant sectors as fossil-free alternatives.

Mercosur signing - Photo © European Union 2026

The European Union has signed the controversial trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, hailing it as a historic milestone creating exports, growth and jobs.