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EU hopes Trump tariffs can nudge Mercosur deal past finish line

17-04-2025 09:10 Spectre of transatlantic trade war is fuelling hopes of a silver lining in Europe: that the long-awaited EU-Mercorur free-trade deal could get a final green light.

FOOTBALL: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Tale of two Martínez – Lautaro progresses; ‘Dibu’ knocked out

16-04-2025 22:35 Two of Argentina's World Cup winners. Emiliano Martínez and Lautaro Martínez, both flew the flag in the Champions League quarter-finals, though their experiences could not have been more different.

by Dan Edwards

EURO TRADE PLANS

EU races to expand two-trillion-euro trade network as US links sour

11-04-2025 13:49 The European Union is racing to clinch trade deals with countries around the world in an effort to diversify away from an increasingly protectionist United States.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU-Mercosur free-trade deal 'not concluded,' says Macron

06-01-2025 16:38 French President Emmanuel Macron declares that the controversial free-trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc is "not concluded."

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU-Mercosur deal will 'mainly' benefit Europe, says Paraguay president

09-12-2024 11:16 New free-trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur bloc will "mainly" benefit Europe, says Paraguay's President Santiago Peña.

future of mercosur

Milei: Mercosur has ‘ended up becoming a prison’ for members

06-12-2024 12:28 Argentina’s President slams Mercosur protectionism at summit and calls for "new formula" for regional bloc, stating it has been a “stumbling block to the progress of Argentines.”

Mercosur Trade Deal

EU chief lands in South America to close contentious Mercosur deal

05-12-2024 13:21 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen lands in Montevideo at the LXV Mercosur Summit, where the goal is to hopefully close the Mercosur Trade Deal. With France's President Macron expressing his distaste, and Brazil's President Lula in support, there is much to discuss this week.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Putin 'will not stop on his own,' warns Zelensky on 1,000th day of war

19-11-2024 09:08 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledges to intensify efforts against Russia and Vladimir Putin, asserting that no intervention will deter his opponent from persisting with war.

Nobel Prize Literature Award

Nobel Prize for Literature goes to non-Western writer: South Korean author Han Kang

10-10-2024 07:35 South Korean author Han Kang awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 as Swedish Academy rewards non-Western writers.

TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY

Lula seeks to lead push for global AI rules during Brazil’s G20

23-09-2024 17:33 As the planet’s largest economies struggle to forge consensus on the future of artificial intelligence, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants to ensure the developing world isn’t left out of the debate.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei basks in right-wing election gains as he returns to Europe

20-06-2024 22:15 Emboldened by the success of his right-wing allies across the continent, Argentina's President is looking forward to his trip to Europe.

PRESIDENT ON TOUR

Milei heads back to Europe to pick up honorary awards

19-06-2024 17:20 President Milei will visit Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic on his latest overseas trip.

Beyond the headlines

Right is always right, right?

15-06-2024 06:24 Fragmentation is the name of the game both here and there – Europe’s far right is merely the loudest and most visible.

by Michael Soltys

ELECTIONS IN EUROPE

Milei cheers far-right EU vote gains as France calls snap election

10-06-2024 12:16 Far-right gains in EU elections triggered a political earthquake in France on Sunday and Argentina's President Javier Milei was among those hailing the "tremendous advance of the new right."

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

President Milei trims dates off European tour, will skip G7 summit in Italy

06-06-2024 16:21 President Javier Milei cancels his visit to Italy for upcoming G7 summit and decides to shorten planned trip to Europe. Meetings with Lula and Macron now off the table, along with Ukraine summit.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Far-right surge in European elections may put EU-CELAC relations at risk

06-05-2024 16:13 A strengthening of the far right in upcoming European parliamentary elections could put the brakes on the EU's relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.

EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

Macron slams 'very bad' EU-Mercosur deal, proposes negotiating new one

28-03-2024 14:48 French President Emmanuel Macron delivers withering remarks about deal that took 20 years to negotiate and suggests ripping it up and starting all over again.

MERCOSUR TRADE DEALS

EFTA euro nations eye Mercosur deal before year-end

22-03-2024 15:00 Parliamentary representatives from European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) stop in Buenos Aires as part of regional tour focusing on efforts to secure free-trade deal with the Mercosur bloc.

by James Grainger

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Argentina criticises EU as Mercosur trade talks bog down again

20-02-2024 09:29 President Javier Milei’s top diplomat, Diana Mondino, offers grim assessment of Mercosur-European Union free-trade deal, revealing that treaty may be broken up into parts.

EUROPEAN POLITICS

Far right could exploit EU's economic slump to win big in June vote

13-02-2024 11:46 Soaring food costs, economic stagnation and deteriorating living standards risk pushing voters into the far right's arms in European elections later this year.

BOOKS & LITERATURE

Jorge Luis Borges was ‘the most British of Latin America’s writers’

31-01-2024 15:40 Argentina’s most famous author holds great attraction for British writers, scientists, artists and filmmakers – no surprise given his family history and command of both the Spanish and English written word.

EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

EU-Mercosur trade deal totters as Europe's farmers revolt

30-01-2024 18:15 Growing farmer protests in Europe and strong opposition from France damages push for EU-Mercosur free-trade deal.

UKRAINIAN LEADER

Zelenskyy meets Latin American leaders to promote peace plan

10-12-2023 16:11 Zelensky hails Argentina's 'new beginning' at Javier Milei's inauguration as he looks to build support in Latin America.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Crunch time for EU-Mercosur trade deal at Rio summit

05-12-2023 09:01 Fate of long-awaited trade deal hangs in the balance this week at key Mercosur summit in Brazil; Meeting was originally supposed to seal agreement, but last-minute bickering puts it in doubt.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Argentina: Conditions not in place to sign Mercosur-EU deal

04-12-2023 12:09 Argentina’s outgoing government says conditions are not in place to sign long-delayed free-trade agreement between Mercosur and European Union.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Macron concerns derail EU-Mercosur trade agreement yet again

03-12-2023 08:33 EU-Mercosur trade deal receives a serious setback after French President Emmanuel Macron declares environmental concessions obtained by the European bloc fall short of what’s needed.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU-Mercosur trade agreement postponed as Milei awaited

02-12-2023 15:03 Major trade deal between the European Union and Latin American economies now unlikely to be signed next week as hoped, as additional commitments will require Javier Milei's approval.

MERCOSUR BLOC

EU, South America near deal on elusive Mercosur trade pact

30-11-2023 12:51 European Union and Mercosur are closer than ever to concluding a major free-trade agreement more than two decades in the making, with leaders optimistic they can strike a deal next week.

ELECTION 2023: REACTION

EU, India congratulate Javier Milei on Argentina election win

20-11-2023 11:41 Top EU officials send congratulations to Javier Milei, with European Council president Charles Michel dubbing the country a "close partner."

ELECTION 2023

Massa or Milei? Latin American and European leaders give their opinion

14-11-2023 13:27 Spanish-speaking former presidents and prominent intellectuals are stating their positions on Sunday's run-off in Argentina.

As I see it

Hard times coming for the common man

28-07-2023 19:18 If the people warning us about the dangers posed by the sudden arrival of Artificial Intelligence are right, the situation is about to get much worse.

by James Neilson

Energy Trade

Argentina rejects Russia-sourced LNG cargo, citing sanctions

19-07-2023 17:10 Argentina takes action to prevent Russian LNG import for Enarsa due to sanctions

Messi does Miami

Messi set for busy, hype-packed first week in Miami

13-07-2023 08:54 Lionel Messi's hopes of enjoying a quieter life in Florida for the final years of his career may prove to be wishful thinking

MESSI ON THE MOVE

Messi lands in Florida ahead of Inter Miami move

11-07-2023 17:59 Argentine star Lionel Messi landed in Florida on Tuesday ahead of putting the final touches on his move to US Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.

MESSI TO MIAMI

Inter Miami announce July 16 'The Unveil' event

08-07-2023 08:31 Lionel Messi's next club, Inter Miami, will a presentation event called 'The Unveil' on July 16 at its home stadium.

Football

Messi and Busquets not moving to Miami for a holiday, says Martino

29-06-2023 21:04 Newly appointed Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino says there is no question of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets moving to South Florida to chill on South Beach.

MESSI ON THE MOVE

Rocket man Messi ready to fire MLS lift-off

09-06-2023 14:54 Argentine superstar's impending move to Inter Miami will turbo-charge Major League Soccer's efforts of entering the mainstream.

MESSI ON THE MOVE

Benefits of Miami as clear as day for Argentina's captain

09-06-2023 08:25 After years of putting his body on the line for both club and country at the top level, Messi now has the chance to extend his career and become, like Pelé, a sterling ambassador for the game stateside.

by Dan Edwards

ECONOMICS OF THE DEAL

'La Pulga' spurns US$400-million Saudi offer to join Beckham’s side

07-06-2023 21:47 Bringing Messi to the United States will have major repercussions for Miami and Major League Soccer, as the city gears up to be one of the World Cup’s host cities in 2026.

BLOOMBERG - OPINION

JP Spinetto: Why Lionel Messi chose Miami over Riyadh

07-06-2023 21:41 The football great’s move to the US makes a lot of sense professionally, personally and maybe even financially.

Minerals and metals

EU nears critical-materials agreements with Argentina and Chile

17-05-2023 16:55 EU working on deals with Argentina and Chile that will widen access to critical minerals and metals such as lithium needed for electric-vehicle batteries.

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

EU ambassador to Argentina highlights shared values on Europe Day

10-05-2023 23:44 EU Ambassador Amador Sánchez Rico leads Europe Day celebrations in Buenos Aires, highlighting shared values between European Union and Argentina.

by James Grainger