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"[T]he EU will have more, not fewer, members by the mid-2030s — possibly as many as 36 compared to today's 27."

"In the (very) long term we will likely see the EU grow from its current 27 states to as many as 35."

"There is no majority in any other member state in government, parliament or public opinion for a full exit from the EU."

There's "no room for complacency over the future prospects of disintegration."

"[W]e could have a referendum on 'Dexit' — a German exit from the EU" if a reform of the bloc isn't possible.

"If we do not manage migration... In some time, the EU may fall apart."

“I believe others will leave. I do think keeping it together is not gonna be as easy as a lot of people think.”

Brexit "will trigger a domino effect."

Brexit "will set off the domino effect that will bring down all of Europe."

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen informed EU leaders at a Brussels summit that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, following French-led opposition and Italy's demand for more time to address agricultural concerns.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen informed EU leaders at a Brussels summit that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, following French-led opposition and Italy's demand for more time to address agricultural concerns.

The EU-Mercosur agreement, under negotiation for 25 years, would create the world's largest free-trade area covering 780 million people and approximately a quarter of global GDP. The deal would allow the EU to export more vehicles, machinery, wines and spirits to Latin America.

The EU-Mercosur agreement, under negotiation for 25 years, would create the world's largest free-trade area covering 780 million people and approximately a quarter of global GDP. The deal would allow the EU to export more vehicles, machinery, wines and spirits to Latin America.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned that if the deal is not finalized now, Brazil will not make any more agreements while he is president. Lula said Brazil had given in on everything that diplomacy could reasonably concede.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned that if the deal is not finalized now, Brazil will not make any more agreements while he is president. Lula said Brazil had given in on everything that diplomacy could reasonably concede.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament it would be premature to sign the deal before further measures to protect farmers were finalized. She said Italy does not intend to block the agreement but wants adequate reciprocity guarantees for the agricultural sector.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament it would be premature to sign the deal before further measures to protect farmers were finalized. She said Italy does not intend to block the agreement but wants adequate reciprocity guarantees for the agricultural sector.

Thousands of farmers converged on Brussels on Thursday, blocking roads with approximately 1,000 tractors and staging protests against the deal. Police responded with tear gas and water cannon after protesters hurled potatoes, bottles and other objects.

Thousands of farmers converged on Brussels on Thursday, blocking roads with approximately 1,000 tractors and staging protests against the deal. Police responded with tear gas and water cannon after protesters hurled potatoes, bottles and other objects.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocated for completing the deal, stating that the EU's ability to act can be measured by whether it can conclude the agreement after 26 years of negotiations. Germany, Spain and Nordic countries strongly support the pact to boost exports.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocated for completing the deal, stating that the EU's ability to act can be measured by whether it can conclude the agreement after 26 years of negotiations. Germany, Spain and Nordic countries strongly support the pact to boost exports.

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EU-Mercosur trade deal signing postponed as France and Italy seek more safeguards

EU-Mercosur trade deal signing postponed as France and Italy seek more safeguards

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