French President Macron is on a South American tour discussing the EU-Mercosur trade deal, expressing opposition to opening markets to massive imports while asking European farmers to change practices. Despite farmer protests in France, Macron faces challenges blocking a deal negotiators have worked on for over 20 years, with negotiations aiming to conclude in early December. Macron is confident that European Commission President von der Leyen will address France’s concerns and strive for a fair deal.
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Starmer tells Putin to stop playing games and get serious about Ukraine peace deal
Sir Keir Starmer has warned Vladimir Putin to take peace talks in Ukraine seriously and urged Western leaders to increase economic pressure to bring him to the negotiating table. A virtual summit of around 25 countries, including Britain, France, Australia, and Canada, will discuss how to support Kyiv in deterring Russian aggression. While there is hope for a ceasefire, Putin's resistance and delay tactics have raised concerns about his commitment to peace. Full Article
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