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EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America

The European Union is renewing negotiations for a free trade agreement with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela

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European Commission piles up concessions for Paris and Rome hoping to seal Mercosur signature

From early cash to relaxing duties, the Commission makes tailor-made overtures for France and Italy as Mercosur trade deal enters final stretch. Rome signals it is open to signing it, Paris remains cautious in heated domestic debate with more protests planned this week from farmers.

Euronews

European leaders’ Greenland statement in full after Trump threat: ‘belongs to its people’

The leaders issued a statement reaffirming that the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island ’belongs to its people’

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How did The Lord of the Rings end up so beloved by the right wing?

INSIDE FILM: Elon Musk, JD Vance and Giorgia Meloni have all described JRR Tolkien’s fantasy novels as fundamental to their respective world views – but it’d be too easy to claim they’ve simply misunderstood them. As Peter Jackson’s film adaptations return to cinemas 25 years after they began, Xan Brooks…

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TACO strikes again: Italian pasta becomes the latest product to have tariffs slashed by Trump

One pasta maker saw its proposed tariff rate fall from over 100 percent to just 2 percent

The Independent UK

Italy's Parliament approves 2026 budget with deficit-cutting measures

Italy’s Parliament has approved the government’s 2026 budget, which includes deficit-cutting measures

The Independent UK

The mood was jubilant at Italy’s far-right Atreju festival. But has Meloni’s success peaked?

The PM has been lauded for Italy’s growing role on the world stage. But poverty and precarity are forcing vast numbers to emigrate, says Florence-based writer Jamie Mackay

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A child is born: Italians celebrate village’s first baby in 30 years

Feted birth of bambina Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights sticky national debate over country’s ‘demographic winter’

The Guardian - UK

Italy Faces Darker Days Ahead as PM Warns 2026 Will Be 'MUCH WORSE' After Brutal 2025

PM Giorgia Meloni warned in a Christmas address that debt, weak growth and global tensions could make 2026 even harsher for Italy after a punishing 2025.

International Business Times UK

Mercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time

The European Commission announced it will delay the signing of the Mercosur trade agreement until the new year after Meloni asked for more time. No date has been set. Backers hope deal won't be further derailed.

Euronews

Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest South American free-trade deal

Farmers in tractors have blocked roads, thrown potatoes and eggs, and set off fireworks in Brussels outside a European Union leaders’ summit

The Independent UK

Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

Euronews

EU leaders urged to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence

Pressure is growing on member states to back a €90bn loan for Kyiv ahead of a Brussels summit

The Guardian - UK

Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes

Italy has signaled it might not support a major trade deal between the EU and South American countries

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Signing Mercosur deal is now 'imperative', EU Commissioner Hoekstra tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview, European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra said signing the Mercosur trade agreement is essential. Rome and Paris, however, are seeking to delay a crucial vote that could push or kill the deal.

Euronews

Italy's Meloni pours cold water on EU-Mercosur deal, calling it 'premature'

Italy's position is pivotal, as France, Hungary, Poland, and Austria oppose the deal, which requires the approval of a qualified majority for the EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen to sign it.

Euronews

Italy's cash ceiling proposal: Balancing freedom and fraud concerns

An amendment to Italy's upcoming budget law proposes raising the ceiling for cash payments in the country. While some lawmakers are pushing for more 'consumer freedom', others fear the potential effect on tax evasion and criminal activity.

Euronews

All eyes on Italy as Mercosur deal hangs in the balance

Rome is torn between protecting farmers and maintaining exports to Mercosur countries. But supporters of the Mercosur agreement fear its silence signals Italy may not be on board.

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Biden bowl or Milei statuette, anyone? Meloni to put world leaders’ gifts up for auction

Italian prime minister’s charity sale may also feature presents from Narendra Modi, Viktor Orbán and Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Euronews

Meloni calls for Europe to strengthen defence as US signals pullback

Italian PM tells Atreju rally that Europe must organise its own defence after Trump signals US disengagement. Government allies pledge unity for 2027 elections.

Euronews

'The European Union remains vital to the United States,' says ECR co-chair Procaccini

At Atreju 2025, Friday's highlights included a panel with Nicola Procaccini, co-chair of the ECR group dedicated to climate change, followed by a speech by Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

The Guardian - UK

‘What is going on here?’ Meloni celebrated at Italy’s far-right Atreju Christmas festival

Week-long event organised by Brothers of Italy looks like winter wonderland but is chance for PM to flaunt power

The Independent UK

Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services

A national strike called by Italy’s largest trade union in protest against the government’s budget plans has widely disrupted transportation, health and school services across the country

Euronews

Mercosur trade deal hangs in balance as EU enters final stretch

Twenty-five years after negotiations began, the fate of the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the EU is nearing its conclusion, but the struggle between backers and opponents remains tough.

The Guardian - UK

Italy first country to win Unesco recognition for national cuisine

Italian cooking added to ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list after campaign by Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government

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