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Le Pen denies claims of a ‘system’ to misuse EU funds at appeal trial
With the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, the outcome of the trial could determine whether Marine Le Pen — a three-time presidential candidate — will be able to run, or whether her current ban from political office will remain in place.
Switzerland
Washington sees tariffs as geopolitical tool, US trade chief says
The US trade chief also explicitly warned the EU against activating its anti-coercion instrument, an emergency mechanism that would restrict US companies' ability to operate in European markets, calling such a move "unwise”.
France
Hundreds of tractors rumble through Paris in EU-Mercosur deal protest
The demonstrations in the French capital came days before the final signing of the agreement, scheduled for Saturday in Paraguay, which would create a free trade area between the EU and Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.
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