The European Council has approved a regulation banning products in the EU market made with forced labor, requiring national authorities to cooperate and enforce the law across member states. The regulation prohibits the placing and export of any product made using forced labor and establishes a database to assist in identifying violations. Globally, an estimated 27.6 million people work in forced labor conditions, prompting the EU to take action to combat this issue.
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Brussels should not be shocked by Trump being Trump
US President Trump's tariff threats have tested the EU's trade policy capabilities, revealing both successes, like a political agreement with Indonesia, and failures in its approach to negotiations with the US. The EU's traditional methods are ineffective against Trump's unpredictable style, reflecting a deeper struggle within its institutional structure and reliance on the automotive industry. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The article talks about how the EU is struggling to handle trade talks...
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