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Ursula von der Leyen, Lula da Silva, 2026

News | Free trade agreement

March 6th, 2026

Mercosur: Council votes in favor of protective measures for farmers

The clauses can now be published in the Official Journal of the EU and enter into force.

By Antonia Zimmermann

RECORD DATE NOT STATED Aerial photos show the containers for import and export cargo are in order, and gantry cranes and trucks are busy working in the cargo yard of Ganzhou International Inland Port, Ganzhou City, east China s Jiangxi Province, 4 November, 2022. Busy transportation for foreign trade goods in Ganzhou PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA

News | Trade

March 5th, 2026

Foreign policy: Strengthening exports and soft power

China’s new Five-Year Plan envisages greater influence on international rules and the expansion of cultural presence. At the same time, exports are set to continue growing and new markets are to be tapped.

By Amelie Richter

Feature | Trade

March 5th, 2026

IAA: Made “with” Europe – Yes, but...

After months of wrangling, the Commission has presented its “Lex China” aimed at defending European industry. The Industrial Accelerator Act involves trading partners, but leaves room for new negotiations.

By Manuel Berkel and Markus Grabitz

News | Trade war

March 5th, 2026

Trump’s threat at the end of trade talks: EU Commission stands behind Spain

Following Donald Trump’s threats to end all trade with Spain, the European Commission has pledged its support. It is calling on the US to fulfill its obligations under the customs agreement.

By Antonia Zimmermann

Stéphane Séjourné at the podium, during a press conference on the Clean Industrial Deal Implementation package

News | Trade

March 4th, 2026

IAA: Brussels unveils industrial drive with Chinese stakes

The EU is presenting the Industrial Accelerator Act, signalling a major shift in industrial policy. The turn is meant to shield Europe from Chinese competition and protect industrial jobs.

By Amelie Richter

News | Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator Act

March 4th, 2026

IAA: Digital industry laments fixation on the old economy

The German digital industry criticizes the IAA draft, which focuses on traditional industries and excludes digital technologies such as semiconductors and AI from the status of strategic sectors. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) wants to do away with lists of strategic sectors altogether.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Trade

March 2nd, 2026

IAA: Brussels bets on EU content in public procurement of EVs

The EU is planning tougher public-procurement rules that prioritize European production. The new Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA) is meant to raise the share of EU-made materials and components.

By Amelie Richter

Feature | Free trade agreement

March 2nd, 2026

Mercosur: EU provisionally applies free trade agreement

Following ratification by Uruguay and Argentina, the EU has provisionally implemented the free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc. However, its provisional application has sparked controversial reactions in Europe.

By Antonia Zimmermann

anuary 29, 2026, Rome, Italy: A group of farmers from central Italy enters the city with tractors to protest against production costs and the bilateral trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries. Freedom can only be won through struggle and We want to produce Italian products and not die of imports read the signs.

Talk of the Town | Free trade agreement

February 27th, 2026

Mercosur: Ratification by Uruguay and Argentina puts Commission under the spotlight

Uruguay and Argentina are the first Mercosur countries to ratify the free trade agreement with the EU. This increases pressure on the European Commission to proceed with provisional application. Geopolitical factors also play a role.

By Antonia Zimmermann

News | Customs

February 26th, 2026

EU customs authority: Council and Parliament agree on decision-making mechanism

Nine cities have applied to host the headquarters of the EU Customs Authority. The Council and Parliament will now vote on the candidates.

By Antonia Zimmermann