European Union

The European Union removed Brazil from its list of countries compliant with sanitary rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The measure, effective from September, could cost the country nearly US$ 2 billion in annual meat sales.

May 09, 2026 Reported by AI

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was illuminated in the colors of the EU flag for Europe Day. The landmark shone in blue light from sunset until midnight on Saturday, along with the EU flag and the slogan «United in diversity».

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced failures in his bid to break the EU-Israel Association Agreement and saw Pentagon frustration revealed over Spain's NATO stance. Diplomatic sources doubt his energy crisis proposals. Spain defends its role as a reliable ally, having increased defense spending.

April 21, 2026 Reported by AI

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva proposed Portugal as a gateway for Brazilian companies into the European Union during a visit to Lisbon. Alongside Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, he defended the Mercosul-EU agreement and praised partnerships like Embraer's. The statement was made on April 21, 2026.

President Claudia Sheinbaum and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier confirmed that Mexico will sign the updated Global Agreement with the European Union in May during their meeting in Cancún, Quintana Roo. Both highlighted commercial opportunities and interest from German companies in investing in Mexico.

March 19, 2026 Reported by AI

Pedro Sánchez and Friedrich Merz have publicly closed a diplomatic crisis between Spain and Germany, stemming from the German chancellor's silence during Donald Trump's criticism of Spain. Ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, Sánchez thanked Merz for privately defending Spain. The leaders exchanged mutual thanks.