Sefcovic - von der Leyen - Albanese - Photo © European Union 2026

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.

Michael McGrath - Photo © European Union 2026

The most frequently reported dangerous products on the EU market in 2025 were cosmetics (36%), toys (16%) and electrical appliances and equipment (11%), according to the EU’s alert system for dangerous non-food products.

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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…