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Blocking deforestation law could make EU look ‘ridiculous’
The largest political group in the European Parliament is counting on support from the far right to gut a law that would keep products linked to deforestation off the market, in a move that risks undermining the EU’s position at the COP29 climate talks.
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Poland's agriculture ministry has 'reservations' over Mercosur deal
As a deal looms by the end of the year, Poland’s agriculture ministry has published a statement where it registers reservations over the Mercosur agreement. It should please France which leads the opposition to the deal.
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Future budget commissioner urges capitals to work on new EU-wide taxes
The next long-term budget should be larger than the current 1% of the EU's GDP, said Polish Budget Commissioner-designate Piotr Serafin, stressing the urgent need to work on new EU-wide taxes by early 2025 at the latest.
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Boost EU defence capabilities against Putin, future commissioner warns
Europe needs to be ready to defend itself, not because of Trump's victory in the US, but because of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the new commissioner for defence and space told MEPs during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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Fate of Swedish environment commissioner candidate in doubt
The nominees for the key European energy and environment commissioner roles faced a grilling by MEPs on Tuesday evening. Danish candidate Dan Jørgensen sailed through to clinch the energy portfolio, but the fate of Sweden's candidate to implement the European Green Deal hangs in the balance.
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How the US election threatens Spain’s olive oil market
Donald Trump has announced his intention to impose a general tariff of up to 20% on imported goods. While sectors like machinery, vehicles, and chemicals are expected to suffer the most, Spain fears its olive oil industry could take a significant hit.