Europe Merz and Macron want the EU to hit back harder — and faster — against trade threats Last updated: October 5, 2026 3:21 pm By allfrontnews 0 Min Read Share SHARE France and Germany want to give Brussels new powers to rapidly block imports deemed an economic or security threat. Source: Politico Europe You Might Also Like Hungary: EU Commission wants to unblock €4.2b in funding Croatia: Toxic waste protest draws tens of thousands Leaders urge EU to boost Arctic role to tackle Russia 'threat' Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne Has Burnham changed tack on Russia? TAGGED:Anti-coercion instrumentAsian economyChemicalsConflictDefense Share This Article Facebook Email Print ByallfrontnewsFollow: Newsroom account for allfrontnews - world news from nine regions. Previous Article No10 insists UK military base RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers Next Article Thousands of pilgrims make overnight journey to Luján ahead of Pope Leo’s visit Leave a Comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Stay ConnectedFacebookLikeXFollowYoutubeSubscribeTelegramFollow - Advertisement - Latest News Shadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budget Politics Merz, Macron seek tougher EU measures against unfair trade Europe Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu gives voters dramatic ultimatum World France, Germany seek new EU rapid response tool against trade threats Europe