Wine and cheese still life - Image by Christiane from Pixabay

The European Union’s geographical indications (GIs) system protects the names of products that have specific qualities or reputations linked to their region of origin. GIs are intellectual property rights that guarantee the authenticity, quality, and distinctiveness of products.

Mexico - EU - Photo © European Union 2025

The EU and Mexico concluded negotiations Friday to modernise their trade agreement, putting in place a more modern framework to deepen EU-Mexico cooperation and economic relations. The agreement, following political…

von der Leyen - Amherd - Photo © European Union 2024

The European Commission and Switzerland completed negotiations Friday on a broad package of agreements to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship. “Today marks a new chapter in our partnership as…

Ursula von der Leyen - Mercosur - Photo © European Union 2024

After 25 years of negotiation, the EU and the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) concluded the EU-Mercosur trade deal negotiations in Montevideo on Friday. The agreement was hailed…