Speaking after an emergency EU summit in Brussels, the Greek prime minister addressed tensions over Greenland, transatlantic relations, and the need for Europe to strengthen its defense, competitiveness, and geopolitical role without undermining cooperation with the United States

Madrid urges deeper defence integration and a coalition of willing states, arguing a unified European force would deter coercion while complementing NATO

Brussels’ proposal to remove equipment from high-risk suppliers in critical sectors draws sharp criticism from Huawei, as the EU cites rising cyber threats and the need to strengthen technological sovereignty

Berlin and Rome call for sweeping reforms to cut red tape, accelerate approvals, and strengthen Europe’s single market ahead of next month’s EU summit

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur have signed a long-awaited free trade agreement in Paraguay, creating the EU’s largest-ever trade accord and a market of 700 million people, pending approval by European and South American legislatures.

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The Kremlin hailed Italy, France, and Germany’s apparent willingness to resume talks on Ukraine as a “significant shift,” while Britain remains skeptical. Moscow said such engagement aligns with its vision for the conflict’s evolution and ongoing peace efforts

Chancellor Merz signals potential free trade agreement with India, aiming to boost economic ties, reduce reliance on China and Russia, and resolve years-long negotiations amid rising global protectionism

Greece hesitates because its agricultural sector has yet to complete the modernization that would allow it to benefit meaningfully from openness

The EU’s trade pact with South America’s Mercosur bloc lowers tariffs and expands market access for Greek exports, while raising concerns among farmers over competition, food standards and the long-term protection of products like feta

The EU’s largest-ever free trade agreement with South American nations clears a key hurdle, with safeguards for farmers and a European Parliament vote still required before implementation

The French president pledged to oppose the agreement as farmers blockaded Paris over fears of cheap imports, adding political pressure ahead of key elections while protests highlight broader anger over costs, regulation and cattle culls

Under the exemption, eligible businesses will not be required to submit VAT returns and can issue simplified invoices, reducing overall administrative costs.

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Russian president claims Moscow has made compromises in talks and says the conflict could stop if Kyiv and Western nations provide security guarantees, while denying any intent to attack Europe

The French president says a one-month postponement could allow the EU and Mercosur to agree on stronger protections for farmers, as protests and political divisions across Europe cloud the future of the long-negotiated trade pact

European farmers plan mass demonstrations in Brussels against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and proposed Common Agricultural Policy funding, citing risks to local agriculture and food security

EU diplomats report progress on financing Ukraine with immobilized Russian sovereign assets, though key legal and financial risk-sharing decisions are set for a crucial leaders’ summit in Brussels on Thursday

Russian President Vladimir Putin calls Western warnings of war “a lie” and says Russia may use force to claim disputed Ukrainian territories if peace talks fail