In brief | 21 November '25
Reuters: South Africa, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism
South Africa and the European Union vowed to defend multilateralism ahead of the G20 summit, as they signed a partnership on critical minerals.
Reuters: EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects, trade commissioner says
The EU is prepared to take direct stakes in Australian critical minerals projects and will soon announce a list of projects it will support, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said.
Euractiv: Commissioner Ribera slams Council's push to delay and rework deforestation rules
The EU Commission executive vice president warns member states are undermining the fight against deforestation.