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Belgian region scuppers EU-Canada free trade deal

An EU-Canada free trade deal has been left hanging in the balance after talks between Canada and the regional government in Wallonia broke down.

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Wallonia premier urges fresh negotiations on EU-Canada free trade deal

Paul Magnette leads the regional government in Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium, where the parliament has refused to provide its backing for the federal government’s move to approve the

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Brief from Brussels: EU leaders to talk trade at summit

This is the Brief from Brussels, euronews’ daily roundup on EU affairs.

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EU warns Wallonia over Canada trade pact

The EU is stepping up the pressure on Belgium’s French-speaking region of Wallonia after its government refused to back a free trade deal with Canada.

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The Brief from Brussels: EU-Canada trade pact on ice

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

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Canada: Birthday party for two Pandas

It was party time for Chinese giant panda cubs Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue as they celebrated their first birthday at the Toronto Zoo.

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Wallonia says no to CETA

One of the three official regions of Belgium has adopted a resolution which could block the signing of a mammoth free trade deal between the EU and Canada.

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The State of the Union

From free trade to Ken Loach via the Sakharov Prize - what has been hot and what has not in Brussels this week.

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The Brief from Brussels

Hopes and fears over CETA, May continues her European tour but there is trouble back home and a worldwide protest about Ukraine makes its mark in Europe.

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Europe's last bastion against the CETA deal?

The region of southern Belgium could block the accord, which requires unanimous support from member states before it can be written into EU law.

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Germany clears the way for CETA

Germany's highest court rejects an emergency appeal to block the EU-Canada trade deal.

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German court boosts chances of EU-Canada CETA trade deal

Germany’s Constitutional Court gave the green light on Thursday for the government to approve an ambitious trade accord between the European Union and Canada under certain conditions, boosting its cha

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German judges hear Canada free trade deal case

Germany’s constitutional court is hearing a case brought by campaigners against a free trade deal between the EU and Canada.

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UK Royals enjoy children's party in Canada

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their tour of Canada by participating in a children’s event for military families in Victoria.

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Canada triumph on home ice at World Cup of Hockey

Sidney Crosby cemented his status as one of hockey’s finest after he captained Canada to a second consecutive World Cup of Hockey title.

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'Pop!' Princess Charlotte speaks in public for the first time

Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge treated their young family to a play day on Thursday, on their official visit to Canada.

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Academic back in Canada after being freed from Iran detention

Canadian-Iranian academic Homa Hoodfar flew back into Montreal on Thursday, after authorities in Iran released her from custody.

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Blackberry hangs up the phone to focus on selling software and services

Blackberry has shifted away the money-losing handset business to focus on selling software and services.

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World Cup of Hockey: Canada beat Team Europe to take the lead in best of three final

Canada drew first blood in their World Cup of Hockey final against Team Europe.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton begin Canada visit

Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have begun an official visit to Canada – their first with their children – three-year-old Prince George and one-year-old Princess…