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EU bets on Mercosur as geopolitics clash with eurosceptic backlash
Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it.
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European Commission asks industry to back 'Made in Europe' production
The European Commission is asking business leaders to "support and sign" a French-led initiative to increase the share of European industrial production, according to a letter seen by Euronews. The EU executive's call comes a few days before the Industrial Accelerator Act is presented.
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'We need competitive bidding for clean power' – wind industry leader
Tinne Van der Straeten, the former Belgian energy minister and new CEO of trade association WindEurope, says the industry is ready to scale up to continue delivering clean power and urged EU countries to effectively implement auction systems.
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Kallas set to present new sanctions on Iran imminently amid crackdown
New package builds on an extensive sanctions regime against Iran, centred on travel bans and asset freezes over serious human rights abuses. The new measures will be presented as soon as today by foreign policy chief Kallas.
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Danish minister says 'Trump has this wish of conquering Greenland'
A high-stakes meeting between the foreign minister of Denmark, his Greenland counterpart, and the Trump administration yielded no resolution to US demands to assert ownership of the territory. European allies will participate in a joint troop mission to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark.
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Power vs law: Where does the EU stand?
Is the EU still relevant in a world where power increasingly overrides international law? That is the question posed in this edition of The Ring, Euronews’ weekly debating show that sees two MEPs face off on some of the most pressing issues of our time.
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Pressure mounts to add Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on EU terror list
Several member states, including Germany, are pushing for the designation, which would place the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps on the EU’s terror list alongside groups such as Daesh and al-Qaeda. But legal and political constraints remain. Human rights group fears more than 2,000 killed.
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Patriots for Europe to table confidence vote against von der Leyen
Far-right group Patriots for Europe will present a motion of no confidence against Ursula von der Leyen's Commission, disputing the signature of the EU-Mercosur trade deal – but their chances of success are practically none.
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Mercosur: How Macron’s domestic weakness undercut his Brussels clout
The French president's failure to assemble a blocking minority against the Mercosur deal underscores how his domestic weakness is undermining his clout in Brussels. By contrast, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Germany have secured an important victory.