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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW: Europe is trying to protect its digital infrastructure from possible US aggression

The European Union is working to strengthen its digital sovereignty and reduce dependency on US technology companies.

Feb 27 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iceland: Holding a referendum on the possible resumption of EU accession negotiations

Iceland has decided to hold a referendum regarding the potential resumption of EU accession negotiations, a move welcomed by the European Commission.

Feb 27 • 15:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The EU accelerated the entry into force of the trade agreement with Mercosur

The European Union has initiated the temporary application of the free trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur, earlier than expected due to a challenge at the European Court.

Feb 27 • 14:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

European Union willing to accept that Trump imposes tariffs... with one condition

The European Union is open to a trade agreement with the U.S. that includes a universal 10% tariff on many exports, provided the U.S. lowers tariffs on key sectors such as pharmaceuticals and aircraft.

Feb 27 • 14:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

After 25 Years of Negotiation, the Giant Deal Moves Forward - EU to Apply

The European Union has announced the temporary application of the Mercosur trade agreement, a deal that has been negotiated for 25 years with South American countries.

Feb 27 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lilli Luuk is also nominated for the European Union Literature Prize

Estonian author Lilli Luuk is among the nominees for the European Union Literature Prize with her work "Ööema."

Feb 27 • 13:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Donald Tusk talked about his "favorite animals". The short film has a deeper meaning.

In a recent video, Donald Tusk humorously referred to military equipment as his favorite 'animals', signaling to President Karol Nawrocki to support the SAFE law for EU funding.

Feb 27 • 13:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

European Union: Viktor Orbán between election campaign and breach of word

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is under scrutiny for blocking a significant EU aid credit to Ukraine, with diplomatic hopes for resolution following his recent proposals.

Feb 27 • 12:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The European Union will temporarily implement the agreement with Mercosur

The EU is moving forward with a temporary implementation of the trade agreement with Mercosur despite challenges.

Feb 27 • 12:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei and his measures, LIVE: the Government asked to activate the agreement with Mercosur and the European Union announced that it will be implemented from May

Following the approval of the Mercosur-European Union agreement by Congress, Javier Milei's government has urged activation of the trade pact, which will take effect from May.

Feb 27 • 12:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The EU will launch the agreement with Mercosur. Von der Leyen will not wait for the European Parliament vote.

The European Union has announced it will begin to implement a significant trade agreement with Mercosur despite the European Parliament not having approved it yet.

Feb 27 • 11:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mercosur: The agreement will be implemented 'provisionally', says von der Leyen

The European Union will temporarily implement the Mercosur free trade agreement according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Feb 27 • 11:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stop the European Ecological Coup on Businesses

Italy's government is pushing back against the EU's ETS system, labeling it an additional tax on European businesses.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The European Union will provisionally implement the free trade agreement with Mercosur, announces Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will provisionally implement the free trade agreement with Mercosur after Uruguay became the first country to ratify the accord.

Feb 27 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Von der Leyen: EU to temporarily apply the Mercosur agreement

The European Union will temporarily implement the Mercosur agreement with South American countries, as announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, despite previous delays over agricultural and environmental concerns.

Feb 27 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EU accelerates trade agreement with Mercosur

The European Union has expedited the provisional application of a free trade agreement with Mercosur, aiming to secure significant economic advantages, as announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Feb 27 • 10:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Konrad Szymański: A Long Shadow of Zbigniew Ziobro Hangs Over SAFE

The article discusses concerns surrounding the implementation of the SAFE program in the EU, highlighting criticisms and potential implications for European security and defense funding.

Feb 27 • 10:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Will there be a veto to SAFE? [POLITICAL PROGRAM]

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Poland's potential participation in the EU's SAFE program, which aims to enhance military capabilities, amid criticisms from the right-wing opposition.

Feb 27 • 09:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The European Union offers thousands of spots, Czechs remain below average

The article discusses the European Union's initiatives to offer various spots to its citizens while highlighting that Czechs are lagging behind the average in participation.

Feb 27 • 09:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. RuginienÄ— on the agreement with the USA regarding critical minerals: there will be no separate actions by Lithuania

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. RuginienÄ— confirmed that Lithuania will not undertake any separate actions regarding the critical minerals agreement with the USA, emphasizing the importance of a unified European stance.

Feb 27 • 09:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

EU tightens control on baby formula ingredient imports from China

The European Union has tightened controls on baby formula ingredient imports from China following contamination concerns.

Feb 27 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Italy demands suspension of CO2 trading system

The Italian government has called for a suspension of the emissions trading system (ETS) until a comprehensive reform is completed.

Feb 27 • 06:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek defense entrepreneurship in front of a window of opportunity

The transformation of the European defense landscape creates new opportunities and demands for Greek defense companies, highlighting the need for strategic readiness and proper positioning within the European defense ecosystem.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government enacted the law of the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

The Argentinian government has officially enacted the law for the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union following its approval by the Senate.

Feb 27 • 05:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The largest port in the European Union worries about its security due to increasing trade with China

The largest EU port expresses concerns over security risks associated with rising trade from China, highlighting a trend of increasing imports and diminishing local production.

Feb 27 • 05:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

High tobacco taxes carry the risk of boosting the black market, according to the European Economic and Social Committee

The European Economic and Social Committee warns that high tobacco taxes may inadvertently encourage black market sales.

Feb 27 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Henrik Hololei: The former European Union no longer exists

Henrik Hololei discusses the current state of the European Union in an interview, emphasizing the challenges it faces due to ineffective green transition strategies and market issues.

Feb 27 • 02:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"We are the champions", thus Bullrich celebrated that Argentina is "the first country" to enact the Mercosur agreement with the European Union

Senator Patricia Bullrich celebrated Argentina's status as the first country to enact the Mercosur agreement with the EU following Senate approval and President Javier Milei's signing of the decree.

Feb 26 • 23:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: Paves the Way for Funding Access to Safe Abortions

The European Union has announced that member states can use existing resources to support citizens seeking access to safe abortion services, a decision welcomed as a 'victory for women.'

Feb 26 • 21:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who are the three senators who voted against the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

Three senators from the Justicialist block voted against the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, despite the Senate's overwhelming support for the deal.

Feb 26 • 21:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The EU urges Kyrgyzstan to stop re-exporting sanctioned goods to Russia

The EU has called on Kyrgyzstan to cease the re-export of banned European Union goods to Russia, as it may be helping Moscow circumvent sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 21:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spain opposes lowering environmental and social standards to boost EU economy

Spain has expressed its opposition to lowering environmental and social standards in order to enhance the economic competitiveness of the European Union.

Feb 26 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Argentine Senate approves treaty between Mercosur and the European Union

The Argentine Senate has ratified the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, a decision hailed by President Javier Milei's government as a significant milestone for Argentina's international integration.

Feb 26 • 20:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Uruguay and Argentina ratify the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

Uruguay and Argentina's parliaments have ratified a long-awaited trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, pending approval from Brussels for provisional implementation.

Feb 26 • 19:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Argentina ratifies EU-Mercosur agreement after approval in the Senate

Argentina has ratified the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, following its approval by the Senate.

Feb 26 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Uruguay and Argentina get ahead and ratify Mercosur-European Union agreement

Uruguay and Argentina have ratified the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement, becoming the first countries in the bloc to do so after 25 years of negotiations.

Feb 26 • 19:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Argentina ratifies the EU-Mercosur agreement

Argentina has ratified the significant Mercosur trade agreement with the European Union, following a decisive vote in the Senate.

Feb 26 • 18:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With strong support, the Senate sanctioned the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur

The Argentine Senate approved the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union with a significant majority, although its implementation will face delays due to pending legal reviews in the European Union.

Feb 26 • 18:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Siliņa urges the European Union to specifically support eastern border regions

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has called on the EU for targeted support of Eastern border regions during her visit to Brussels.

Feb 26 • 18:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The editorial by Jacques-Olivier Martin: 'Stellantis is sinking, let Brussels take the wheel!'

The editorial discusses the significant losses faced by Stellantis and critiques the European Union's stringent push towards electric vehicles, arguing that it jeopardizes the Western automotive industry.

Feb 26 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uruguay becomes the first country to ratify the Mercosur-EU agreement

Uruguay has become the first country to ratify the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union after its Congressional approval.

Feb 26 • 18:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Uruguay ahead of Argentina and becomes the first Mercosur country to approve the trade agreement with the EU

Uruguay has become the first Mercosur country to ratify the trade agreement with the European Union, gaining an edge over Argentina and Brazil.

Feb 26 • 17:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU Investigation into Peter Mandelson after Revelations of Ties with Jeffrey Epstein

The European Union has requested an investigation into Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of documents suggesting potential violations of EU commissioner rules.

Feb 26 • 17:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Morawiecki does not hide his dislike for a party colleague. "Since you are currently an expert, then say"

Merely siding with a faction in the PiS party, Patryk Jaki engages with students, asserting that the party will not succumb to financial pressures or public opinion ahead of elections.

Feb 26 • 17:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget 2027: France Will Have to Make an Effort of 40 Billion Euros to Meet Its Commitments

France needs to find an additional 40 billion euros to meet its fiscal commitments to the European Union by 2027.

Feb 26 • 17:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU tells Kyrgyzstan to stop helping Russia circumvent sanctions

The European Union has issued a directive to Kyrgyzstan to cease its assistance in enabling Russia to bypass sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The K Block Leader in the Senate Clashed with Abdala Over a Fast-Track Voting Attempt for LLA: "Will You Drop Your Pants If We Vote by Majority?"

The leader of the Kirchnerist bloc in the Argentine Senate, José Mayans, criticized Bartolomé Abdala for attempting to facilitate a fast-track vote on a trade agreement with the European Union, using provocative language to express his discontent with the lack of proper discussion.

Feb 26 • 16:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Small Homologation, Big Doubts. How Chinese Brands Sell Cars in Poland?

The article discusses the challenges and strategies of Chinese car manufacturers seeking homologation to sell vehicles in the Polish market within the EU regulatory framework.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Why so many Colombians are seeking asylum in Europe and what it means that the EU has designated their country as 'safe'

The EU declared Colombia a 'safe country', impacting asylum seekers and denying automatic asylum claims for Colombians.

Feb 26 • 15:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With strong resistance, the Senate approved Fernando Iglesias as ambassador to the European Union

The Argentine Senate ratified Fernando Iglesias' appointment as ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union despite strong opposition and a significant number of votes against.

Feb 26 • 15:18 UTC

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