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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, EU, EU, EU
When asking who has been America’s greatest ally, the answer is usually the United Kingdom or Canada, when in reality it would be Australia, which has joined them in all military campaigns, including Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya, and just like all historical alliances, Donald Trump is on the verge of blowing it up.
A fresh start for EU-UK relations?
By the end of April, a leaked document revealed that the EU and UK were preparing to launch a new strategic partnership, just ahead of the pivotal May 19 summit. Widely viewed as a crucial step toward mending the fractured relationship since Britain’s departure from the European Union, the document raised hopes of a diplomatic reset.
Why do French farmers oppose the EU-Mercosur deal?
French farmers are known for reacting to government policies that risk increasing competition. This time, however, the French government has joined them against the adoption of a free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur states.
Legal Aspect of the Mercosur Deal
To understand what happens next regarding the EU–Mercosur Trade Deal, it is essential to first grasp the legislative process.
Let the Music Begin
In the second week of February 2025, I had the privilege of joining EU&U Executive Director Otilia Colceriu in a seminar for the Content Creators Seminar organised by the European Parliament during the Strasbourg Plenary week.
Is climate off the agenda?
In the major debate that followed Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ and led the EU to question which direction to take, now that it has lost its main trading partner, one major issue was notably absent: climate.