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VdL-FTAs w/NZ, Mex, Chile Up For Approval; Will Advance Deals w/India, Aus

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In her state of the European Union address, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talks up free trade deals with EU allies. Announces backing of Macron-mooted 'European Political Community'.

  • VdL: We will put forward FTAs with Mexico, New Zealand, Chile for ratification...will continue advance deals with India and Australia.
  • VdL: 'Future of EU is in the Western Balkans, Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia.' While the prospect of accession of new states talked up by many EU leaders, there remains resistance among some member states.
  • Announces support for 'European Political Community', a plan previously mooted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Idea is to boost cooperation between EU and its neighbours that are not members. Notable focus on if the UK would be included.
  • In a veiled rebuke to Hungarian and Polish gov'ts talks up importance of judicial independence, which EU says is under threat in both countries. Mentions conditionality in future EU budget disbursements.

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