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.

Von der Leyen - Costa - Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara - Photo © European Union 2026

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council president Antonio Costa discuss a new chapter in bilateral relations with Syria in Damascus with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara.

von der Leyen - Costa - King Abdallah II - Hussein ben Abdallah - Photo © European Union 2026

The EU and Jordan marked a key milestone in their relationship with a first-ever bilateral summit, reviewing implementation of the EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership (SCP) signed a year ago.

Banana trade Uganda - Image by Beat Roth from Pixabay

The EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) is a trade policy tool that reduces or removes import duties on goods from developing countries, helping European businesses access cheaper raw materials and products while supporting sustainable development abroad.