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European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jan 2026 Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a wh...

European Commission Statement Asunción, 17 Jan 2026 President Peña, dear Santiago, Thank you for your warm welcome to the beautiful city of Asunción. Dear friends, today, after 25 years of work we make history. W...

European Commission Speech Asunción, 17 Jan 2026 “Check against delivery”   President Peña, President Milei, President Orsi, President Paz, President Mulino, President Costa, dear António, Minister Vieira, de...

European Commission Questions and answers Asunción, 17 Jan 2026 Overall benefits of the EMPA Why has the EU negotiated a partnership agreement with Mercosur? Mercosur is a big market for EU exports and it was until now the o...

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 17 Jan 2026 Factsheet - Benefits and protection for European farmers Factsheet - Benefits and protection for European farmers

European Commission Press release Asunción, 17 Jan 2026 Today, the European Union and Mercosur signed a Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and an Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), representing a historic milestone between the two regions, and an ambitious platform for strengthening their economic, diplomatic and geopolitical relations.

European Commission Statement Rio de Janeiro, 16 Jan 2026 Dear President Lula, You know I am always happy to come to Brazil. But today feels truly special. Because I know that between us, between our regions and our pe...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 16 Jan 2026 Commission greenlights Slovakia's payment request for €591 million under NextGeneration EU Today, the Commission positively assessed Slovakia's sixth payment re...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jan 2026 Today, the Commission positively assessed Slovakia's sixth payment request for €591 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextG...

European Commission Rede Berlin, 16 Jan 2026 Dear Minister, Dear President of the German Farmers' Association, Dear farmers, dear partners, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon, and first of all, let me wi...