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The EU and Australia concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Tuesday and agreed to launch formal talks for Australia’s association to the EU’s Horizon Europe research programme.

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As Argentina and Uruguay ratify the controversial EU-Mercosur trade deal, in an open letter, signed by over 170 civil society groups, farmers groups, environmental organisations, including Friends of the Earth…

Albares Bueno - Sefcovic - Photo by Bogdan Hoyaux © European Union 2025

The European Commission has adopted proposals for the signature and provisional application, as well as conclusion of an agreement in respect of Gibraltar between the EU and the United Kingdom.…

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The EU Council has formally approved new customs duty rules for items contained in small parcels entering the EU, largely via e-commerce, a response to what it calls unfair competition for EU sellers.