The EU Commission is urging Brazil and the other Mercosur countries to commit to certain sustainability goals as part of the planned trade agreement. Criticism is now mounting in the four countries – it will come down to a test of strength.
By Till Hoppe
Prime Minister Meloni has declared a state of emergency due to rising migration numbers. She wants to control the problem through energy deals with African countries. In return, they are to ensure stricter migration policies.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Technical negotiations on the planned regulation to reduce the use of pesticides begin today in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. Finding a compromise is likely to be difficult. Almost 3,000 amendments have been received, ranging from significant tightening to complete rejection of the Commission's proposal.
By Timo Landenberger