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Merz expects provisional entry into force of Mercosur agreement
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced at the Deutsche Börse New Year's reception in Eschborn that the EU free trade agreement with Mercosur states will enter provisional force before the completion of an EuGH review. He views it as a path to greater European independence in an uncertain world order. The agreement was signed at the start of the year after more than 25 years of negotiations.
European Parliament member Jonas Sjöstedt (V) is closing his X account with over 135,600 followers as a protest against owner Elon Musk. He believes the platform has become increasingly right-wing extreme and permits harmful content. Sjöstedt calls on the EU to investigate X and Meta for their role in polarization.
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In a Le Monde op-ed, financier Jean Gatty criticizes France's projected 2026 budget deficits and suggests adopting a Warren Buffett-inspired measure to bar lawmakers' re-election if the deficit exceeds 3% of GDP.
Following concessions to socialists and uses of Article 49.3, France's National Assembly on February 2 rejected two censure motions against PM Sébastien Lecornu's government, definitively adopting the 2026 finance bill targeting a 5% GDP deficit. Lecornu hailed the parliamentary compromise amid opposition outcry, with the text now headed to the Constitutional Council.
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Despite the cold winter, SMHI warns of grass fire risks in snow-free areas of southern Sweden on Tuesday. The dry grass from last year can easily ignite and spread in the windy weather. The agency urges caution with outdoor burning and machinery work.
On day 11 of the jungle camp, there was no elimination, but instead a reconciliatory gesture from Gil Ofarim to Ariel. The nine remaining candidates learned who received the fewest votes, but the resolution comes in the next episode. Gil later broke down in tears while speaking about his family.
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Swedish national team defender Emil Holm, 25, has joined Juventus on loan from Bologna until the summer, with a buy option in the deal. The club officially welcomes him, and Holm expresses pride in the move. The transfer was confirmed after rumors and a medical check in Turin.
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