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EU-Philippines deal: Manila as a stress test

The free trade agreement between the EU and the Philippines is moving closer. But as negotiators gather in Manila for the next round, the island state is in the midst of a domestic political crisis.

JL
Jeremias Lin
17. May 2026
Sara Duterte
The pressure is now mounting on Vice President Sara Duterte. (Imago)

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Last updated: 17. May 2026

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