Politics● LowSep 14 · Sep 14, 2026, 9:46 AM
French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in English
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en] · Western Europe
Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.
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