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New EU geographical indications announced
The European Commission says it has approved the registration of three new Protected designation of origin. From Spain, the Commission registered two geographical indications. ‘Pernil Cerretà’ is a meat product from Catalonia,…
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EU mandate enables US access to European biometric databases
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 12 January 2026 – EU member states authorised the European Commission to negotiate with the…
European Commission signals readiness for direct talks with Russia on Ukraine
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 12, 2026 - The European Commission stated direct talks with Russia will be necessary at…
Iran summons EU ambassadors over protests, Parliament criticizes
Tehran (Iran Foreign Ministry) 12 January 2026 – Iran summoned ambassadors from France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom on…
Cyprus EU presidency seeks closer ties with Parliament at COSAC
Nicosia (Cyprus News Agency) 12 January 2026 – Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna stated that the Cyprus EU…
EU countries to coordinate positions on AI act revisions by April 2026
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 12, 2026 – EU member states aim to finalise positions on proposed amendments to the…
Brussels approves EU-Mercosur deal despite protests
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 12, 2026 – EU member states approved the signing of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement on…
UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh participates in European Council presidency transition ceremony
Nicosia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 10, 2026 - UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh represented President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…
EU Trade Policy Under Pressure After Irish Protests 2026
Dublin, January 2026 — Brussels Morning Newspaper — Thousands of Irish farmers mobilised across Ireland this month, transforming city streets…