A new regulation that came into effect in the European Union on Tuesday, July 7, mandates the installation of a driver monitoring infrared camera in all new cars and light commercial vehicles registered in the 27 member states.
Although criticisms have arisen regarding privacy violations, “the…
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Mexico and the European Union sign trade agreement
On Friday, May 22, the Modernized Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union was ratified. The document will allow for the immediate elimination of tariffs on 86 % of agricultural goods and their gradual elimination for other…
EU to establish new rules for imports of Venezuelan cocoa and coffee
The New Deforestation Rules are scheduled to come into effect on December 31 of this year for large Venezuelan cocoa and coffee producers.
This was stated by María Madrid, International Relations Officer at the European Commission's…
Australia and the EU sign free trade agreement
The European Union and Australia signed a free trade agreement to address the challenges of the global market and as a strategy against US tariffs.
With this agreement, “Brussels intensifies its market diversification after Trump’s tariffs…
Middle East conflict accelerates relief measures in the energy sector
The Middle East conflict has repercussions at both the regional and global levels. The increase in oil prices has spread to the gas and fuel sectors, prompting the European Union to prepare contingency measures to minimize the effects on…
The EU needs a payment system independent of Mastercard and Visa
Payments, transfers, and other transactions in euros within the European Union are carried out using Mastercard and Visa. As a response to eliminate dependence on these intermediaries, the European Central Bank has implemented the Wero…
EU approves regulation to eliminate Russian gas imports
European Union member states approved the regulation to begin the phase-out of liquefied natural gas and pipeline gas imports from Russia in 2027.
The decision, approved by a qualified majority, with Hungary and Slovakia voting against and…
The European Union to increase investment in AI and other technologies
The European Union's investment in new technologies, including AI, will exceed €307 million this year, of which €221.8 million will be allocated to an initial funding line focused on the development of secure AI systems.
This investment…
EU approves agreement with Mercosur
The countries of the European Union approved the agreement with Mercosur last Friday, January 9, after more than 25 years of negotiations, representing a historic step towards the creation of the world's largest free trade area.
The…
EU signs agreement to eliminate Russian natural gas imports by 2027
An agreement has been signed within the European Union, which will be presented in early 2026, to stop importing Russian natural gas starting on December 31 of that year.
Furthermore, member states are committed to halting the import of…
Poverty rates have decreased in the European Union
According to the EU's statistical office, Eurostat, “the overall poverty rate in the EU fell to 17.4 %, decreasing sharply in southern and eastern countries (Cyprus -38 %). However, Eurostat confirms that it rose in France (+2 %) and the…
Lula da Silva anticipates signing of Mercosur-EU free trade agreement in December
The free trade agreement between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union will be signed on December 20, according to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who made the announcement after participating in the…