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EU-Mercosur negotiators meet in Brasilia

On Sept. 5 and 6, the chief negotiators of the trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states will meet in the Brazilian capital. A breakthrough is not expected.

By Marc Winkelmann

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New EU Commission: Spain, Portugal and Denmark nominate their candidates

Portugal has nominated former Finance Minister Maria Luís Albuquerque, the Danish government its Minister for Development and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen and Spain its current Climate Minister Teresa Ribera as candidates for the EU Commission.

By Marc Winkelmann

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Data exchange: EU and China launch new mechanism

The EU and China are establishing a new mechanism for cross-border data exchange. One aim is to make it easier for European companies to comply with Chinese data laws.

By Corinna Visser

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Asylum policy: Fact check for Merz's demands

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has caught the EU off guard with his statements on asylum policy. But what he is calling for is largely difficult to implement. At the same time, EU law already offers some possibilities, according to Brussels.

By Eric Bonse

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France's left-wing alliance about to break

Until recently, the left-wing alliance NFP celebrated itself as the winner of the parliamentary elections in France. However, the left-wing forces are now so divided that a split is imminent. This would be a success for President Macron's calculations.

By Claire Stam

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Effort Sharing: NGOs sue EU Commission

Nonprofit organizations claim that the national greenhouse gas emission limits of EU countries are unlawful and have sued the European Commission. The court intends to prioritize the case.

By Julia Mertens

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France's Left refuses talks with Macron

The parties of the left-wing alliance Nouveau Front Populaire are refusing further talks with France's President Emmanuel Macron and are calling for protests. Macron had previously ruled out forming a left-wing government.

By Julia Mertens