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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Companyโ€™s Top Product Stuck in EU for Years โ€“ "I Guess Weโ€™ll Have to Go Talk"

Finnish company Solar Foods is still waiting for European sales approval for its Solein protein, which has been delayed for 4.5 years, with hopes for resolution in the near future.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Free Trade: von der Leyen Implements Mercosur Agreement

Ursula von der Leyen has implemented the EU free trade agreement with Mercosur countries despite lacking approval from the European Parliament, following ratification by Uruguay and Argentina.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Washington urges, the EU in a deadlock: military in Ukraine only with Putin's approval

The West appears to need Putin's permission to take military action in Ukraine, reflecting a paradox in the Geneva negotiations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 23:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Argentina and Uruguay vote in favor of trade agreement with the EU

Argentina and Uruguay have voted to approve a comprehensive trade agreement with the EU, known as Mercosur, while awaiting final approval from the EU Parliament and two other South American countries.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Uruguay: The parliament ratified the EU-Mercosur agreement

Uruguay has become the first country to ratify the EU-Mercosur trade agreement following approval by its Parliament, with Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay expected to follow suit soon.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Approval of EU funding for abortion for vulnerable women

The European Commission has approved the use of EU funds to provide abortions for women in vulnerable situations, particularly in countries where access to abortion is severely restricted.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Court's decision temporarily suspends approval of EU and US trade agreement due to Trump's tariffs

The European Parliament committee has postponed voting on the EU-US trade deal for the second time in recent weeks, linked to Trumpโ€™s controversial actions regarding Greenland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government will create protection for agriculture and industry before the approval of the Mercosur-EU agreement in the Senate, says Alckmin

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced plans for protective measures for the agriculture and industry sectors before the Senate votes on the Mercosur-EU trade agreement.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Theodorikakos: Approval of 400 million euros from the Commission for heavy industry

Greek Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos announced the European Commission's approval of 400 million euros to boost heavy industry, which is expected to encourage investments and job creation in critical raw material sectors.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: New sanctions against Russia did not pass after Hungarian veto - Threat for the โ‚ฌ90 billion loan to Kyiv

Hungary's veto blocked new EU sanctions against Russia and the approval of a significant loan to Ukraine amid tensions over oil supply disruptions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The European Parliament suspends approval of the trade agreement with the US after the judicial setback to Trump's tariffs

The European Parliament has postponed a crucial vote on the EU-US trade agreement in light of a recent US Supreme Court ruling affecting Trump's tariff policies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

EU postpones approval of Trump's deal

The European Union plans to delay the approval of a trade agreement with the United States due to concerns over new tariffs and a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

EU lawmakers to freeze US trade deal after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

EU lawmakers have decided to suspend approval of a significant trade deal with the US following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated many of Trump's tariffs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

EU plans to freeze trade agreement with the USA

The EU plans to delay the approval of its trade agreement with the United States due to the recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned several tariffs imposed by President Trump.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

EU lawmakers promise to freeze trade agreement with the USA

European Parliament negotiators plan to meet to officially agree on freezing the approval of last yearโ€™s trade agreement with the USA.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

EU Parliament Expected to Delay Approval of Trade Agreement with the USA

The EU Parliament's trade committee is likely to postpone the approval of a trade agreement with the USA that was reached in August.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Bloomberg: EU Delays Approval of Trade Agreement with the USA

The EU is postponing the ratification of a trade agreement with the USA while seeking more information regarding the Trump administration's new tariff program.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Bloomberg: EU Parliament delays approval of trade agreement with the USA

The EU Parliament has decided to postpone the ratification of a trade agreement with the USA while seeking more information about the Trump administration's new tariff program.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU chief diplomat says EU unlikely to approve 20th sanctions package against Russia on 23 February

The EU's Chief Diplomat expressed doubts about the approval of a new sanctions package against Russia due to Hungary's opposition.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

The EU is to agree on a common response to US tariff plans; the EP postpones the approval of the trade agreement

The EU is planning a unified response to new tariffs proposed by the US, while the European Parliament has delayed approving a related trade agreement.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: Approval of the 20th sanctions package against Russia is unlikely at today's Foreign Ministers' meeting

The EU is unlikely to reach an agreement on a proposed 20th sanctions package against Russia due to a blockade from Hungary.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Hungary and Slovakia resist a new package of sanctions against Russia, but it is still intended to be approved today

Hungary and Slovakia are opposing a new EU sanctions package against Russia, yet EU foreign ministers are working toward its approval today.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Hungary Will Block EU's 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia

Hungary plans to block the approval of the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia during an upcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting, as stated by Foreign Minister Pรฉter Szijjรกrtรณ.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Hungary blocks EU 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine

Hungary has opposed the European Union's proposed 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, requiring unanimous agreement among all EU member states for approval.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Hungary blocks EU loan to Ukraine โ€“ FT

Hungary has vetoed a โ‚ฌ90 billion EU loan package intended for Ukraine, requiring unanimity among EU members for its approval.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

When will SAFE land on the president's desk? The Senate approved important amendments

The Polish Senate has approved amendments to the SAFE legislation aimed at enhancing military support for EU member states, which will now return to the Sejm before being sent to the president for final approval.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Spain urges the EU to lift sanctions against the transitional president of Venezuela

Spain's Foreign Minister has urged the EU to lift sanctions against Venezuela's interim president following a limited amnesty bill approval for certain prisoners.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Spain calls on the EU to lift sanctions against Venezuela's leader

Spain is urging the European Union to lift sanctions against Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodrรญguez, following the approval of an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Bills, bonuses over 110 euros. EU approval missing on discounts

The Italian government's proposed energy bills bonus for low-income families could increase to over 110 euros but awaits EU approval.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

SAFE: Approval from ECOFIN for Greece's defense investment funding plan

Greece has gained ECOFIN approval for its defense financing plan, securing access to SAFE loans alongside other member states.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania should receive first payments under the SAFE program worth over 6 billion euros in March

Lithuania expects to receive initial payments from the SAFE program, valued at โ‚ฌ6.375 billion, in March pending approval from the European Commission.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Hungary tries to delay the acceptance of the 20th EU sanctions package against Russia

Hungary is attempting to delay the approval of the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia, but a final agreement is expected soon after two additional ambassador-level meetings.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Alarm in the Middle East after Israeli reform allowing the annexation of West Bank lands

The recent approval of an Israeli plan facilitating the annexation of occupied West Bank lands has drawn widespread condemnation from the UN, EU, and Arab nations, with concerns over its impact on regional stability and the two-state solution.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU to provide Ukraine with โ‚ฌ90 billion after IMF programme approval

The European Union is set to provide Ukraine with a โ‚ฌ90 billion aid package contingent on the approval of a new International Monetary Fund program.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tuning of the countryside with broad support for the EU-Mercosur agreement

The Argentine Congress's decisive approval of the EU-Mercosur agreement reflects a political endorsement of the country's agroindustrial potential amid longstanding national debates.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Piantedosi: it is essential to defend EU borders. The anger of the left and NGOs

Italian Minister Matteo Piantedosi emphasizes the necessity of defending EU borders following the approval of a new immigration bill.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After a heated debate, the Deputies gave initial approval to the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, and it now goes to the chamber

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies advanced the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement after a contentious debate, with protests erupting nearby against a labor reform project.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

K. Kalas on Ukraine: "Holding elections while the war continues is not a good solution"

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas expressed satisfaction with the European Parliament's swift approval of a โ‚ฌ90 billion loan to Ukraine and stated the importance of flexibility in its use during an ongoing crisis.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Italy's victory: approval of the list of safe countries. Easier repatriation for irregular migrants. Left in disarray

The Italian government achieves a significant victory as the EU Parliament approves changes to asylum regulations, making it easier to process asylum requests and repatriate irregular migrants.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The European Parliament Approves Stricter Immigration Policies

The European Parliament has finalized the approval of stricter immigration policies that signal a growing trend of anti-immigration measures among EU member states.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government sent the Mercosur-EU agreement to Congress and will also send the pact with the United States

The government of Javier Milei has submitted the Mercosur-EU agreement and plans to send another trade pact with the United States to Congress for approval.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Poland Closer to Its First Official Wine Region. EU Will Decide

Poland is on the verge of officially becoming recognized as a wine-producing country with its first formal wine region pending EU approval.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Government Sends Mercosur-EU Agreement to Congress; Motta Promises Analysis of the Text

The Brazilian government has sent the Mercosur-European Union agreement to Congress for approval, aiming to reduce or eliminate tariffs on over 90% of total trade between the blocs.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Rafah Crossing Opens for Inspections, Residents Expected to Pass Through Starting Tomorrow

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has opened for inspections today, with resident crossings expected to commence tomorrow, contingent on Israel's approval of a list of travelers.

Feb 1 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

EU Gives Final Approval to Russian Gas Ban

The European Union has approved a plan to phase out imports of Russian gas and liquefied natural gas by 2027 to cut off funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Jan 26 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Security against dark doldrums - what is behind the breakthrough for new gas power plants

Germany plans to secure its electricity supply through new gas power plants, with government support pending EU Commission approval, sparking debate among supporters and critics regarding this energy strategy.

Jan 16 โ€ข 07:09 UTC

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