After 25 years of talks, the EU-Mercosur deal has been postponed again until January after Italy demanded safeguards for the EU agricultural sector, just days before it was planned to be signed. The decision emerged amid divisions in Brussels: Germany backs the deal, France opposes it and farmers across Europe are protesting.
MAGA in the EU: Right-wing parties across the EU openly curry favour with the US leader. Where do Trump’s biggest European supporters hail from and how are they aligning themselves with his values and the US administration’s political line?
The EU is tightening the screws on irregular immigration and on returns for migrants whose asylum claims are denied. To better share responsibilities, member states have agreed on solidarity measures – though some of the more restrictive governments are sceptical.
EU Customs Reform: Far from being just more Brussels red tape and tedious bureaucracy, customs rules in the European Union have direct effects on the lives of millions of citizens.
As Europe warns it is hitting a drug-crime tipping point, the European Commission unveils a tougher strategy and a new 2026–2030 action plan aimed at fighting back against drug production, trafficking and use.
The EU seeks to join emerging peace negotiations for Ukraine but remains stuck on the sidelines. Within the bloc, pressure is growing over the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Kyiv — with Belgium holding the line.