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EU Decoded
Can the EU overcome divergence over sanctions against Israel?
The President of the European Commission proposed punitive measures against Israel for the first time, due to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. However, Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that approving sanctions will be difficult, given the divisions among EU member states.
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EU's partial suspension of Israel trade: Appropriate or insignificant?
If adopted by the EU’s 27 member states, the proposal would not ban trade but suspend the EU’s preferential treatment with Israel, exposing EU imports from the country to an additional €227 million in duties over a year.
EU Decoded
Will the EU-Mercosur partnership get off the ground?
The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees creation of the world's largest free trade zone. It took 25 years to reach an agreement that is now on the table for ratification. However, the process the European Commission has put in place is being challenged by several sectors.
