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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Head of "Solidarity" Piotr Duda: This is not a reform of the PIP, but a coating of reality

Piotr Duda, the head of the Solidarity trade union, criticizes the government's proposed reforms, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper consultation before formulating opinions on military spending legislation.

Feb 28 • 17:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How the Mercosur-European Union agreement impacts when applied provisionally

The European Commission's president announced the provisional application of the Mercosur-European Union agreement after ratification from Argentina and Uruguay, with significant implications for trade.

Feb 28 • 13:22 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

From EVs to steel, how China’s price-setting deals are easing trade tensions

China's recent price-setting agreements with South Korea and the EU aim to alleviate trade tensions by increasing export prices to prevent anti-dumping duties.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

European Union announces temporary implementation of free trade agreement with Mercosur

The European Union has announced the temporary implementation of its free trade agreement with Mercosur, seeking to gain a strategic advantage in the global market.

Feb 28 • 01:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The European Union will begin applying the "Mercosur" agreement

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.

Feb 27 • 16:05 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A mobile team is sent to resolve the conflict at Alytus Gymnasium

A conflict continues at Alytus Gymnasium following the firing of veteran ethics teacher Meilė Platūkienė due to complaints about her behavior, prompting calls for her reinstatement from the Lithuanian Education Workers' Trade Union and a boycott by some teachers.

Feb 27 • 12:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SAK again suggests a four-day workweek - EK's chief economist: it isn't based on reality

The trade union SAK proposes a trial of a four-day workweek in Finland as part of its electoral goals, emphasizing the need for a discussion on working hours.

Feb 27 • 12:49 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

Trade Union Leader and Opposition in a World Apart

Walter Rizzetto comments on the condemnation of the CGIL union for failing to pay severance pay to a former executive.

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
🇧🇷 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
🇦🇷 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

AfDB, AU push visa-free travel to boost AfCFTA

African policymakers are advocating for visa-free travel across the continent to enhance economic development under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Feb 27 • 00:29 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
🇪🇨 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
🇧🇷 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
🇦🇷 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Senate: The Government seeks ratification of the Mercosur-European Union agreement and to advance with the glacier law reform

The Argentine government is pushing for the ratification of the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement while also addressing reforms to environmental protections regarding glaciers in the Senate.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The "umbrella" is not enough in the storm

President Trump is attempting to rewrite global trade rules based on U.S. interests, as reiterated in his recent State of the Union address.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mercosur-EU Agreement: Government Projects Gains for Exports and Bets on Electoral Trump Card

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved the Mercosur-European Union free trade agreement, which is expected to significantly boost exports and investment.

Feb 25 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber of Deputies approves agreement between Mercosur and European Union

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, marking a significant step towards one of the world's largest free trade zones.

Feb 25 • 21:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The message in favor of Elon Musk and against the European Union that Milei shared

President Javier Milei of Argentina has retweeted a message supporting Elon Musk's opposition to European Union content regulations, coinciding with discussions about the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Feb 25 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Protection of agriculture for the Mercosur and European Union agreement will come out in the coming days, says Alckmin

Brazil's acting president Geraldo Alckmin announced that a decree regulating safeguards for the Mercosur-EU trade agreement will be published soon, emphasizing the agreement's significance for the agribusiness sector.

Feb 25 • 20:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Argentina on the verge of leading the ratification of the Mercosur-EU agreement while Europe debates its provisional application

Argentina is close to becoming the first country to ratify the Mercosur-European Union free trade agreement amid regional urgency and European debates.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reeves must back defence investment plan or be sacked, says Unite union boss

The leader of Britain's largest trade union has called for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to be dismissed if she fails to support critical defence funding that is vital for jobs and British industry.

Feb 25 • 18:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Last-minute demand from the trade union movement to the government – The draft law must be withdrawn

Trade union confederations in Finland demand the withdrawal of a government proposal regarding the conditions of fixed-term employment contracts, citing inadequate preparation and problematic interpretations.

Feb 25 • 17:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Strike on Friday, February 27: these are the unions that join the mobilization called

On February 27, a national strike is set to occur in Argentina, organized by the United Trade Union Front in response to proposed labor reforms.

Feb 25 • 15:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"A very regrettable decision": Trump’s more measured reaction after the Supreme Court's ruling on tariff rights

Trump expressed a more measured response to the Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated significant portions of his tariff policies, labeling the decision as 'very regrettable' during his State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 09:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The European Union awaits greater clarity from the USA regarding the trade agreement

The EU is seeking more clarity from the USA on a trade agreement that was promised to be in effect by the summer according to European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič.

Feb 25 • 07:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trump: Tariffs will remain in force

In his State of the Union address, President Trump announced he would find ways to keep the tariffs he imposed on nearly all countries in the world.

Feb 25 • 03:42 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

New tariffs from Trump at 10%. Another wave of lawsuits ready

Following the Supreme Court's decision to cancel Donald Trump's tariffs, the president has imposed new 10% tariffs on nearly all imports globally.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Commission approves Mercosur-EU agreement; text goes to the Chamber plenary

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.

Feb 24 • 14:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Trade Policy: Europe Must Stand Firm in the Customs Dispute with the USA

The European Union should halt its customs agreement with the USA following a recent Supreme Court ruling that deemed many of Trump's tariffs illegal.

Feb 24 • 11:26 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

David Kusnet: What Canadians should watch for in the state of the union

David Kusnet advises Canadians to interpret the deeper implications of Donald Trump's state of the union address in relation to U.S.-Canada relations and trade.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The union between Mexico and Canada is key to our future

A Canadian private sector delegation recently visited Mexico, focusing on regional integration, competitiveness, and economic growth.

Feb 24 • 07:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The EU frightened by uncertainty freezes the vote. Tajani: now dialogue

The European Union has frozen its trade agreement with the United States amid uncertainty following U.S. Supreme Court rulings on tariffs.

Feb 24 • 05:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

US '10% Global Tariff' Effective... Trump: 'Higher Tariffs If You Play with Rulings'

Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 10% global tariff effective at midnight, warning countries that renegotiate trade agreements following a Supreme Court ruling will face higher tariffs.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC

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