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Anna Falkenberg has announced her candidacy for re-election as a member of the Faroe Islands' parliament, expressing her desire to advance EU membership unless substantial issues arise.

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement has moved into provisional application following ratification by Uruguay and Argentina, but faces further legal and parliamentary hurdles before it can be fully implemented.

The European Parliament is finalizing a legislative initiative aimed at creating a binding framework for rare diseases, with a target for diagnosis within one year when medically possible.

The Polish parliament has approved a significant army modernization plan funded by a €44 billion loan from the European Union.

The European Commission announced a temporary application of the Mercosur trade agreement, which faces criticism from French President Emmanuel Macron and requires full ratification from the European Parliament.

Poland's parliament approved participation in the SAFE military procurement program, which now awaits the president's signature.

The proposal for a 'European Exclusive Economic Zone' in the Mediterranean was discussed in the European Parliament, emphasizing the need for a unified response to geopolitical threats.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed surprise and discontent over the EU's unilateral decision to temporarily apply the MERCOSUR agreement without prior voting in the European Parliament.

The Polish parliament is set to send the SAFE Act to the President, which could significantly affect the country's defense strategy and financing policies.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his dissatisfaction with the European Commission's decision to temporarily implement the Mercosur trade agreement, which has been blocked by the European Parliament.

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.

French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard expressed regret over the EU's decision to provisionally apply the Mercosur agreement, stating that it undermines the decisions of the European Parliament.

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.

The EU Commission intends to provisionally implement the Mercosur trade agreement despite strong opposition from the European Parliament, following ratifications from Uruguay and Argentina.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement will enter into provisional effect despite a legal review initiated by the European Parliament last month.

The EU has announced the provisional start of the Mercosur trade agreement with four South American countries, despite a prior hold from the European Parliament.

The European Commission has activated the provisional application of the Mercosur agreement, overcoming opposition from both extreme left and right factions in the European Parliament.

The European Commission has announced the provisional application of the trade agreement with Mercosur following ratifications from Argentina and Uruguay, despite legal uncertainties raised by the European Parliament.

The EU will temporarily implement its trade agreement with Mercosur countries, announced Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, potentially prompting strong backlash from European capitals and lawmakers opposed to the deal.

The European Parliament has signed a five-year contract with Qualco S.A. and ENG Group for testing and quality assurance of IT solutions across various EU institutions.

Disagreements arise among experts in Finland regarding whether the country must allow the remote sale of alcohol from other EU countries up to 80% ABV.

Catalonia's parliament has approved a bill that will double the tourist tax rates in Barcelona starting April 1, 2026, with significant increases planned for other areas as well.

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.

The European Commission asserts that Spain's requirement for the V-16 beacon does not violate EU laws, as vehicle safety regulations fall within national jurisdiction.

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.

Uruguay's Parliament has approved a significant trade agreement with the EU, becoming the first country to ratify it, following a Senate vote.

Iceland is preparing to vote on whether to resume its EU membership negotiations, which were halted in 2013.

The European Parliament has called for a uniform definition of rape based on consent, emphasizing the need for legislation that centers on the absence of consent in legal proceedings.

Seven organizations are demanding the removal of Aura Salla from her newly appointed position as chief negotiator for digital regulation in the EU Parliament, citing her previous lobbying work for Meta.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during her official visit to the UK to strengthen Brussels-London relations ten years after Brexit.

European Parliament Chair Metsola emphasized the need for the EU to intensify efforts to halt Russia's shadow fleet, which is transporting sanctioned energy resources through European waters.

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

Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, criticized the EU for not adequately combating Russia's shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.

Finnish parliament members are once again at odds over regulations governing alcohol sales, reigniting a longstanding debate over the legality of ordering alcohol from other EU countries.

Greek authorities report no violations of EU law concerning loan agreements in Swiss francs for borrowers in Greece.

The European Parliament has called for a unified consent law to protect women against sexual violence, emphasizing the need for legal reform across the EU.

A new EU Parliament report reveals that despite sanctions, EU countries are importing billions worth of Russian fish, primarily through China.

The article discusses a meeting between representatives of several Slovak political parties in the European Parliament regarding the sovereignty of Slovakia and the controversial EU initiative on abortion rights.

In the inaugural podcast episode of 'Željka Markić & Narod.hr', MEP Stephen Nikola Bartulica discusses his role in the European Parliament and the challenges he faces as a member from a smaller party.

The European Parliament has signed a five-year contract with Qualco A.E. and ENG Group to provide testing and quality assurance for digital solutions across key EU institutions.

Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, is in London for a series of institutional meetings, including a noon meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Following Hungary's blockage of a new sanctions package aimed at Russia on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was accused of treachery in a European Parliament discussion.

European Union member states are threatening legal action against an agreement to strengthen the powers of the European Parliament due to concerns over institutional balance.

The Brazilian Representation in the Mercosur Parliament approved the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, which could establish the world's largest free trade area.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the EU to impose a ban on entry for all Russians implicated in the aggression against Ukraine during his address to the European Parliament.

The European Parliament passed a resolution affirming Ukraine's right to self-defense and calling for accountability for Russia's actions on the anniversary of the full-scale war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the crucial need for collaboration between the EU and the US to support Ukraine amidst its ongoing war with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the European Parliament, urging for a clear timeline for Ukraine's EU membership and condemning Vladimir Putin as a dictator.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the European Union to establish a clear timeline for Ukraine's accession during a video address to the European Parliament.

This article discusses a debate in Iceland's parliament regarding the timing of a public referendum on EU membership, prompted by recent reports suggesting it could happen soon.