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French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in English

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 governmen

By 11 Sep 2026 · 21:00 CET Updated 11 Sep 2026 · 21:00 CET

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.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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