
Four French MEPs Broke Ranks To Vote for Ousting von der Leyen
The rebellion was a result of growing tension over the Mercosur deal threatening farmers across Europe.

The rebellion was a result of growing tension over the Mercosur deal threatening farmers across Europe.

While the long shadow of ‘Pfizergate’ also looms over the European Commission president, Patriots for Europe remind of the mismanaged Mercosur deal as the vote of no-confidence date draws closer.

A new ethics probe breathes life into long-standing questions about von der Leyen’s grip on power—and what she’s hiding.
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Mounting anger over EU budget reforms and trade agreements is set to result in unprecedented pressure on Europe’s countryside.

Manfred Weber called for more centralization in Brussels and declared that “only an irreversible EU can survive in today’s world.”

Brussels aims to wrap up talks with India by year-end as critics warn the pact could expose Europe’s countryside to cheaper imports and uneven competition.

The Polish conservative opposition has accused the Tusk government of abandoning farmers.

Opposition to the treaty reinforces RN’s identity as a defender of sovereignty and French farmers.

Unions warn that the agreement will push EU farmers out of the market.

The EU seeks to seal the treaty after 25 years of negotiations without restarting discussions.