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EU Parliament sends Mercosur trade pact for judicial review amid farmer protests
politics Jan 21, 2026, 1:31 PM
EU Parliament sends Mercosur trade pact for judicial review amid farmer protests
  • The European Parliament voted to send the EU-Mercosur agreement for judicial review due to legality concerns.
  • Farmers across Europe protested against the trade deal, fearing it would threaten their livelihoods.
  • The future of the agreement now depends on the ruling of the European Court of Justice, delaying its implementation.
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EU and Mercosur near agreement on landmark free trade deal
politics Jan 15, 2026, 1:00 AM
EU and Mercosur near agreement on landmark free trade deal
  • The EU and Mercosur are expected to sign a long-delayed trade deal after 25 years of negotiations.
  • This agreement will eliminate tariffs on key products, benefiting agricultural exports from South America and European industries.
  • The pact represents a significant step towards diversifying trade relationships and enhancing economic autonomy for South American nations.
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French farmers halt progress on EU-Mercosur trade deal
politics Dec 15, 2025, 3:22 PM
French farmers halt progress on EU-Mercosur trade deal
  • European farmers, especially in France, are protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing competition from South America.
  • French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu declared the deal unacceptable and requested a delay, urging for better agricultural protections.
  • Negotiations for this long-standing trade deal might face significant delays, impacting EU's geopolitical influence.
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