EU Reviews Rwanda Mineral Deal Amid DRC Conflict
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), fueled by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels controlling key mineral-rich areas, has prompted the EU to review a February 2024 deal with Rwanda to secure raw materials, amid accusations of illegal mineral trade and human rights abuses.
EU Reviews Rwanda Mineral Deal Amid DRC Conflict
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), fueled by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels controlling key mineral-rich areas, has prompted the EU to review a February 2024 deal with Rwanda to secure raw materials, amid accusations of illegal mineral trade and human rights abuses.
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44% Bias Score
Brexit's Two-Year Trade Impact: Smaller Firms Hit Hardest
Brexit cost the UK £27 billion in reduced trade with the EU in two years, less than initially predicted; large firms adapted, but over 14,000 smaller businesses stopped trading with the EU due to new barriers.
Brexit's Two-Year Trade Impact: Smaller Firms Hit Hardest
Brexit cost the UK £27 billion in reduced trade with the EU in two years, less than initially predicted; large firms adapted, but over 14,000 smaller businesses stopped trading with the EU due to new barriers.
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40% Bias Score
French Assembly to Vote Against EU-Mercosur Agreement
The French National Assembly will vote on November 26th on the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, with near-unanimous opposition across the political spectrum, despite the vote's largely symbolic nature due to the European Commission's sole negotiating power.
French Assembly to Vote Against EU-Mercosur Agreement
The French National Assembly will vote on November 26th on the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, with near-unanimous opposition across the political spectrum, despite the vote's largely symbolic nature due to the European Commission's sole negotiating power.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
The Dutch parliament rejected the EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to concerns about unfair competition from South American farmers; the cabinet is now tasked with formally opposing the agreement within the EU.
Dutch Parliament Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
The Dutch parliament rejected the EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to concerns about unfair competition from South American farmers; the cabinet is now tasked with formally opposing the agreement within the EU.
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40% Bias Score
EU Excludes Congolese Coffee and Cocoa: Economic Crisis Looms
The Federation of Congolese Businesses (FEC) expressed deep concern over the European Union's exclusion of Congolese coffee and cocoa from its market, starting January 2025, due to the EU's non-recognition of Congolese "Fairtrade" and "Bio" certifications, primarily resulting from persistent insecur...
EU Excludes Congolese Coffee and Cocoa: Economic Crisis Looms
The Federation of Congolese Businesses (FEC) expressed deep concern over the European Union's exclusion of Congolese coffee and cocoa from its market, starting January 2025, due to the EU's non-recognition of Congolese "Fairtrade" and "Bio" certifications, primarily resulting from persistent insecur...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Unfair Competition
Spanish farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade agreement in Madrid on Monday, citing unfair competition from imports with lower sanitary and environmental standards, leading to concerns about market displacement and economic losses, especially for beef, poultry, rice, orange juice, sugar, and ethan...
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Unfair Competition
Spanish farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade agreement in Madrid on Monday, citing unfair competition from imports with lower sanitary and environmental standards, leading to concerns about market displacement and economic losses, especially for beef, poultry, rice, orange juice, sugar, and ethan...
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56% Bias Score
EU Bans Brazilian Female Bovine Imports Over Estradiol
The EU and UK banned Brazilian female bovine meat imports in October 2023 due to the presence of the hormone estradiol, despite Brazil claiming its use in fertility treatment poses no health risks and suggesting the ban is protectionist; the ban affects less than 2% of Brazilian beef exports to the ...
EU Bans Brazilian Female Bovine Imports Over Estradiol
The EU and UK banned Brazilian female bovine meat imports in October 2023 due to the presence of the hormone estradiol, despite Brazil claiming its use in fertility treatment poses no health risks and suggesting the ban is protectionist; the ban affects less than 2% of Brazilian beef exports to the ...
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Unfair Competition Concerns
The Dutch House of Representatives voted against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing concerns about unfair competition from lower South American standards on animal welfare, fertilizer use, and crop protection; this follows similar opposition in other EU countries and raises significant doubts a...
Dutch Parliament Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Unfair Competition Concerns
The Dutch House of Representatives voted against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing concerns about unfair competition from lower South American standards on animal welfare, fertilizer use, and crop protection; this follows similar opposition in other EU countries and raises significant doubts a...
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40% Bias Score