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Bold Partnerships or Risky Deals? 🌍🤔
Europe is moving forward with two major agreements – with Mercosur 🇦🇷🇧🇷🇺🇾🇵🇾 and Mexico 🇲🇽.

The European Commission says these deals will create billions in export opportunities, boost growth, and support jobs. But are the promised benefits realistic — and at what cost?

🔹 EU–Mercosur
👉 Exports expected to grow by 39%, supporting 440,000 jobs
👉 Agri-food exports could rise by 50%, but can EU farmers really be “fully protected”?
👉 Tariffs removed for wine, spirits, chocolate, olive oil
👉 344 EU Geographical Indications protected — is it enough?

🔹 EU–Mexico
👉 Exports worth €70 billion/year, supporting 630,000 jobs — will this truly expand?
👉 Tariffs cut up to 100% on cheese, pork, poultry, pasta, apples & jams — who wins, who loses?
👉 Faster trade promised with simplified customs — but who benefits most?
👉 568 EU Geographical Indications protected — how enforceable?

❓Are these strategic wins for Europe, or do they risk weakening protections, standards, and local industries in the name of global trade?

Time to debate:
Is Europe opening opportunities — or opening vulnerabilities?

#EUdebates #Trade #Mercosur #Mexico #EUGrowth #Jobs #Future #DebateEurope

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📅 Save the Date!
On 10 September, President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the Union speech, streamed live.
Don’t miss this key moment to hear about the European Commission's achievements over the past year and its priorities for the future.
👉 Stay tuned and join the debate!
#SOTEU25 #EUdebates #EuropeanUnion

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🐶 On #InternationalDogDay, we stand for stronger animal welfare in Europe! The growing demand for pets has fueled the trade in dogs and cats — sometimes at the expense of their well-being.
✅ That’s why we welcome the European Parliament’s call for mandatory microchipping and registration of all dogs and cats in the EU.
✅ Proper identification and registration systems are essential:
🐾 Fight illegal trade
🐾 Trace each animal’s origin and health
🐾 Monitor cross-border movement
#InternationalDogDay #AnimalWelfare #EUdebates #Dogs #DogLife

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🇪🇺🇺🇦 In honor of Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Council’s Europa building shines in blue and yellow — a powerful symbol of solidarity with Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine #UkraineIndependenceDay
The European Union stands united with the people of Ukraine and firmly condemns Russia’s war of aggression.
#Ukraine #EUdebates

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Mario Draghi’s Warning: Europe Must Wake Up!
In a striking speech in Rimini, Mario Draghi delivered a blunt truth: 2025 has shattered Europe’s illusion that economic size equals global power.
👉 “This year will be remembered as the year in which this illusion evaporated,” said the former ECB President and Italian Prime Minister.
Draghi pointed out:
👉Europe was forced to accept U.S. tariffs – imposed by its closest ally.
👉Europe was pressured into higher military spending, in ways that don’t fully reflect European interests.
👉In global crises – from Iran to Gaza to Ukraine – Europe has been reduced to a spectator, despite giving the most aid and having the strongest stake in peace.
His verdict is clear: Europe is too weak, too divided, and too slow to shape global events.
For years, Draghi has warned Europe to act – to build real competitiveness, launch a Capital Markets Union, and invest boldly in innovation and growth.
Now, his message could not be more urgent:
👉 Either Europe transforms, or it remains powerless in a world of giants.
#EUdebates #MarioDraghi #Europe #Geopolitics #EU #US #Tariffs #Ukraine #Gaza #Iran

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🌍 EU Foreign Affairs Ministers – Urgent Talks
📅 11 August 2025 | Informal Video Conference
Today, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers met under the chairmanship of Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative, to address pressing global crises:
🇺🇦 Russia’s aggression against Ukraine – discussions ahead of the planned President Trump – President Putin meeting.
🇵🇸 Middle East crisis – focus on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
💬 How should the EU position itself before the Trump–Putin talks?
#eudebates #Ukraine #Gaza #EUForeignAffairs #Trump #Putin #KajaKallas #MiddleEast #HumanitarianCrisis

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🌍 EU Foreign Affairs Ministers – Urgent Talks
📅 11 August 2025 | Informal Video Conference
Today, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers met under the chairmanship of Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative, to address pressing global crises:
🇺🇦 Russia’s aggression against Ukraine – discussions ahead of the planned President Trump – President Putin meeting.
🇵🇸 Middle East crisis – focus on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
💬 How should the EU position itself before the Trump–Putin talks?
#eudebates #Ukraine #Gaza #EUForeignAffairs #Trump #Putin #KajaKallas #MiddleEast #HumanitarianCrisis

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🌍 EU Foreign Affairs Ministers – Urgent Talks
📅 11 August 2025 | Informal Video Conference
Today, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers met under the chairmanship of Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative, to address pressing global crises:
🇺🇦 Russia’s aggression against Ukraine – discussions ahead of the planned President Trump – President Putin meeting.
🇵🇸 Middle East crisis – focus on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
💬 How should the EU position itself before the Trump–Putin talks?
#eudebates #Ukraine #Gaza #EUForeignAffairs #Trump #Putin #KajaKallas #MiddleEast #HumanitarianCrisis

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🌍 EU Foreign Affairs Ministers – Urgent Talks
📅 11 August 2025 | Informal Video Conference
Today, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers met under the chairmanship of Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative, to address pressing global crises:
🇺🇦 Russia’s aggression against Ukraine – discussions ahead of the planned President Trump – President Putin meeting.
🇵🇸 Middle East crisis – focus on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
💬 How should the EU position itself before the Trump–Putin talks?
#eudebates #Ukraine #Gaza #EUForeignAffairs #Trump #Putin #KajaKallas #MiddleEast #HumanitarianCrisis

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🌍 EU Foreign Affairs Ministers – Urgent Talks
📅 11 August 2025 | Informal Video Conference
Today, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers met under the chairmanship of Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative, to address pressing global crises:
🇺🇦 Russia’s aggression against Ukraine – discussions ahead of the planned President Trump – President Putin meeting.
🇵🇸 Middle East crisis – focus on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
💬 How should the EU position itself before the Trump–Putin talks?
#eudebates #Ukraine #Gaza #EUForeignAffairs #Trump #Putin #KajaKallas #MiddleEast #HumanitarianCrisis

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